What type of property is 20 Charles Avenue, NE26 1AG?

20 Charles Avenue, NE26 1AG is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 20 Charles Avenue, NE26 1AG last change hands?

20 Charles Avenue, NE26 1AG last sold for £179,000 in August 2015, around 11 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 20 Charles Avenue, NE26 1AG?

The current EPC rating for 20 Charles Avenue, NE26 1AG is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in September 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 20 Charles Avenue, NE26 1AG?

20 Charles Avenue, NE26 1AG has a recorded floor area of 128 m² (1,378 sq ft), around 43 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 14% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in NE26 1AG. Source: EPC Register.

How is 20 Charles Avenue, NE26 1AG heated?

The latest EPC at 20 Charles Avenue, NE26 1AG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 20 Charles Avenue, NE26 1AG?

20 Charles Avenue, NE26 1AG is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 20 Charles Avenue, NE26 1AG located?

20 Charles Avenue, NE26 1AG sits in Whitley Bay. It falls within the NE26 postcode district.

Is 20 Charles Avenue, NE26 1AG in a safe area?

Police records around 20 Charles Avenue, NE26 1AG show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 6 months. Burglary makes up roughly 27% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 20 Charles Avenue, NE26 1AG?

The closest primary school to 20 Charles Avenue, NE26 1AG is Marine Park First School (300m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Marden Bridge Middle School (841m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 20 Charles Avenue, NE26 1AG?

The closest bus stop to 20 Charles Avenue, NE26 1AG is The Promenade, 80m away. The nearest underground option is Whitley Bay (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), 637m away.

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20 Charles Avenue, Whitley Bay, NE26 1AG

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

128 m²

1378 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 20 Charles Avenue

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

20 Charles Avenue is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Whitley Bay (NE26 1AG). It has a recorded floor area of 128 m² (around 1378 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2014) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since November 2013. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from September 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Today's modelled estimate of £299,000 sits 67% above the 2015 sale of £179,000. On the market in August 2015 and unlisted since — roughly 11 years.

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Valuation

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Risks

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Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms3
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingOff street

Energy

Energy performance

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

20 Charles Avenue's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 30 Sept 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2014

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

6.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2014from Nov 2013

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

100%22%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Charles Avenue, Whitley Bay, NE26 1AG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 Charles Avenue has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

10applications of note in 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.

20 Charles Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£299,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2015)

£179,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

2 August 2015Most recent
£179,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in NE26 1AG: £330,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in NE26 1AG

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On the street

Versus other Charles Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

20 Charles Avenue is notably below the street on habitable rooms.

Price per m²

£1,398

Street avg £1,701

On par

Floor Area

128 m²

Street avg 148 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

6.0 t/year

Street avg 7.3 t/year

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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 Whitley Bay district page.

Full Whitley Bay report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

The Promenade — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Marine Park First School. 21 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around NE26 1AG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.6dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for NE26 1AG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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