What type of property is Temperance Cottage, NE20 0RP?

Temperance Cottage, NE20 0RP is an end-of-terrace house.

What did Temperance Cottage, NE20 0RP sell for?

Temperance Cottage, NE20 0RP last sold for £825,000 in April 2025, around 1 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for Temperance Cottage, NE20 0RP?

The current EPC rating for Temperance Cottage, NE20 0RP is E with a score of 46 out of 100, lodged in May 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Temperance Cottage, NE20 0RP?

Temperance Cottage, NE20 0RP has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (624 sq ft). That makes it about 44% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in NE20 0RP. Source: EPC Register.

How is Temperance Cottage, NE20 0RP heated?

The latest EPC at Temperance Cottage, NE20 0RP records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is Temperance Cottage, NE20 0RP?

Temperance Cottage, NE20 0RP is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is Temperance Cottage, NE20 0RP located?

Temperance Cottage, NE20 0RP sits in Matfen, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Newcastle Upon Tyne. It falls within the NE20 postcode district.

Is Temperance Cottage, NE20 0RP in a safe area?

Police records around Temperance Cottage, NE20 0RP show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 7 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 46% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What transport links are near Temperance Cottage, NE20 0RP?

The closest bus stop to Temperance Cottage, NE20 0RP is Black Bull, 49m away. In total there are 6 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Temperance Cottage, Matfen, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE20 0RP

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

58 m²

624 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 46

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About Temperance Cottage

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

Temperance Cottage is an end-of-terrace house in Matfen, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE20 0RP). It has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (around 624 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (May 2018) shows an E (score 46), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since May 2016. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 115), a 4-band jump. Main heating runs on oil.

Today's modelled estimate of £570,000 is 30.9% below the 2025 sale of £825,000, a rare downward gap that often correlates with deferred maintenance or unfinished works. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£1,321/sq ft) was about 410.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. A recent sale: £825,000 in April 2025. At 58 m² it sits well below the postcode median (112 m² across 11 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2018

EPC Rating

E46

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

5.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2018from May 2016

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

100%60%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Temperance Cottage, Matfen, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE20 0RP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Temperance Cottage has no planning applications on record.

The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Temperance Cottage valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£570,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2025)

£825,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

24 April 2025Most recent
£825,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in NE20 0RP: £420,000 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in NE20 0RP

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On the street

Versus the street

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Temperance Cottage outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£14,224

Street avg £2,644

Strongly above

Floor Area

58 m²

Street avg 148 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

5.0 t/year

Street avg 7.8 t/year

Above

Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Newcastle Upon Tyne district page.

Full Newcastle Upon Tyne report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Black Bull — bus stop.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around NE20 0RP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for NE20 0RP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.9dB

Low

55 dB

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65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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