39 Forsyth Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 3DB
About 39 Forsyth Road
39 Forsyth Road is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE2 3DB). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2019) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (January 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76).
Across 1996–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £245,000 is 18.3% below the 2026 sale of £300,000, a rare downward gap that often correlates with deferred maintenance or unfinished works. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£357/sq ft) was about 237.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. It changed hands recently, sold February 2026 for £300,000. At 78 m² it sits well below the postcode median (112 m² across 36 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms3
- EnsuiteYes
Outside
- Private gardenWest-facing
Building
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 24 July 2029
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water efficiency decreased
Wall insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
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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.
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Planning history
2 applications on record at 39 Forsyth Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 3DB
- Jan 2008ExtensionFullOutcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Erection of single storey bedroom and covered walkway extension to rear on site of existing garage and alterations to elevations.
- Reference
- 2008/0062/01/DET
- More recent applications — locked
- ExtensionMar 2008Decision
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Sales history & valuation
39 Forsyth Road has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.
£245,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.1% per year over 30 years.
£300,000
Growth on file: 5.1% per year over 30 years.
Sales timeline
17 February 2026Most recent
£300,000
+93.5%over 20 years24 March 2005
£155,000
+96.2%over 4 years5 January 2001
£79,000
+23.4%over 3 years7 November 1997
£64,000
-8.6%over 1 year18 August 1996
£70,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in NE2 3DB: £231,000 (2025–2019).
Nearby sales in NE2 3DB
31 Forsyth Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 3DB
Sold May 2025
£163,50069 Forsyth Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 3DB
Sold Feb 2023
£243,00051 Forsyth Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 3DB
Sold Dec 2019
£156,51461 Forsyth Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 3DB
Sold Oct 2019
£231,00015 Forsyth Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 3DB
Sold Jul 2019
£245,000
Versus other Forsyth Road homes
Price per m² for 39 Forsyth Road runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£3,846
Street avg £1,740
Floor Area
78 m²
Street avg 97 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.4 t/year
Street avg 4.5 t/year
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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
West Jesmond (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) — subway entrance.
Closest school
0.1 km
West Jesmond Primary School. 36 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
53.7dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.5dB







