What kind of home is 3 Hillcrest Gardens, NE2 3QR?

3 Hillcrest Gardens, NE2 3QR is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 3 Hillcrest Gardens, NE2 3QR last change hands?

3 Hillcrest Gardens, NE2 3QR last sold for £301,000 in August 2023, around 3 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 3 Hillcrest Gardens, NE2 3QR have?

The current EPC rating for 3 Hillcrest Gardens, NE2 3QR is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in January 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3 Hillcrest Gardens, NE2 3QR?

3 Hillcrest Gardens, NE2 3QR has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (732 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3 Hillcrest Gardens, NE2 3QR use?

The latest EPC at 3 Hillcrest Gardens, NE2 3QR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 3 Hillcrest Gardens, NE2 3QR had any planning applications?

3 Hillcrest Gardens, NE2 3QR has council approval for side extension granted in January 2007 under ref. 2006/2736/01/DET. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 3 Hillcrest Gardens, NE2 3QR?

3 Hillcrest Gardens, NE2 3QR is in council tax band C.

Which area is 3 Hillcrest Gardens, NE2 3QR in?

3 Hillcrest Gardens, NE2 3QR sits in Newcastle Upon Tyne. It falls within the NE2 postcode district.

Is 3 Hillcrest Gardens, NE2 3QR in a safe area?

Police records around 3 Hillcrest Gardens, NE2 3QR show an average of 5 reported crimes per month over the last 9 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 32% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 3 Hillcrest Gardens, NE2 3QR?

The closest primary school to 3 Hillcrest Gardens, NE2 3QR is South Gosforth First School (103m), one of 24 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Mary's Catholic School (1.0km), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 3 Hillcrest Gardens, NE2 3QR?

The closest bus stop to 3 Hillcrest Gardens, NE2 3QR is Matthew Bank-Beattie Avenue, 191m away. The nearest underground option is Ilford Road (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), 308m away.

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3 Hillcrest Gardens, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 3QR

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

68 m²

732 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 3 Hillcrest Gardens

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

3 Hillcrest Gardens is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE2 3QR). It has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (around 732 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (January 2023) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump.

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2007. Past consents include an extension and a porch, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Most recent transfer: August 2023 at £301,000.

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Sold prices

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Trends

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Hillcrest Gardens, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 3QR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Jan 2007
PorchFull
In report
Extension: Side of property
Erection of porch and wc extension to side
Extension
Reference
2006/2736/01/DET
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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Current estimate

£322,000

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Last sold (2023)

£301,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

7 August 2023Most recent
£301,000

Median price across the last 3 sales in NE2 3QR: £121,000 (2015–1997).

Nearby sales in NE2 3QR

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Area

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Matthew Bank-Beattie Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

South Gosforth First School. 31 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for NE2 3QR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.9dB

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