5 Farquhar Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 2JJ
About 5 Farquhar Street
5 Farquhar Street is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE2 2JJ). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 721 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. At 67 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (67–133 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 6 units on file. The latest certificate (August 2019) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since August 2009. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and window efficiency went from Poor to Average; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75).
Untraded for 20 years, with the last transfer in June 2006. At 67 m² it sits well below the postcode median (103 m² across 5 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 1999–2006, sale prices on this property compounded at 18.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £207,000 is 25.5% above the 2006 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£229/sq ft) was about 90.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 1 August 2029
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Wall insulation improved
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £885 · Includes VAT
Planning history
5 Farquhar Street has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
12 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
5 Farquhar Street has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1999.
£207,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 18.8% per year over 7 years.
£165,000
Growth on file: 18.8% per year over 7 years.
Sales timeline
14 June 2006Most recent
£165,000
+217.3%over 6 years30 September 1999
£52,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in NE2 2JJ: £190,000 (2022–2001).
Nearby sales in NE2 2JJ
2 Farquhar Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 2JJ
Sold Feb 2022
£190,0008 Farquhar Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 2JJ
Sold Dec 2017
£256,0007 Farquhar Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 2JJ
Sold Jun 2006
£170,0001 Farquhar Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 2JJ
Sold Jun 2001
£128,0003 Farquhar Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 2JJ
Sold May 2000
£113,000
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
181/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Cradlewell — bus stop.
Closest school
0.5 km
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School. 28 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
54.8dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.9dB







