When did 70 Cambridge Avenue, NE26 1BA last change hands?

70 Cambridge Avenue, NE26 1BA last sold for £110,000 in June 2015, around 11 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 70 Cambridge Avenue, NE26 1BA?

The current EPC rating for 70 Cambridge Avenue, NE26 1BA is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in November 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in January 2015. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 70 Cambridge Avenue, NE26 1BA?

70 Cambridge Avenue, NE26 1BA has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (840 sq ft), around 39 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 70 Cambridge Avenue, NE26 1BA heated?

The latest EPC at 70 Cambridge Avenue, NE26 1BA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 70 Cambridge Avenue, NE26 1BA?

70 Cambridge Avenue, NE26 1BA 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 70 Cambridge Avenue, NE26 1BA located?

70 Cambridge Avenue, NE26 1BA sits in Whitley Bay. It falls within the NE26 postcode district.

Is 70 Cambridge Avenue, NE26 1BA in a safe area?

Police records around 70 Cambridge Avenue, NE26 1BA 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 70 Cambridge Avenue, NE26 1BA?

The closest primary school to 70 Cambridge Avenue, NE26 1BA is Marine Park First School (313m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Marden Bridge Middle School (678m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 70 Cambridge Avenue, NE26 1BA?

The closest bus stop to 70 Cambridge Avenue, NE26 1BA is Park Avenue-Beach Avenue, 92m away. The nearest underground option is Whitley Bay (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), 544m away.

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70 Cambridge Avenue, Whitley Bay, NE26 1BA

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 00

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

78 m²

840 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 70 Cambridge Avenue

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

70 Cambridge Avenue is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Whitley Bay (NE26 1BA). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. At 78 m² this is the 18th smallest of 46 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 58–124 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (November 2025) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in January 2015 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Today's modelled estimate of £205,000 sits 86.4% above the 2015 sale of £110,000. On the market in June 2015 and unlisted since — roughly 11 years.

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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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenFront

Building

Central heatingYes

Energy

Energy performance

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

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2025

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2025from Jan 2015

EPC improved fromD68toC71

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

71%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 70 Cambridge Avenue, Whitley Bay, NE26 1BA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

70 Cambridge 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.

70 Cambridge Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£205,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2015)

£110,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

18 June 2015Most recent
£110,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in NE26 1BA: £200,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in NE26 1BA

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On the street

Versus other Cambridge Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 44 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

70 Cambridge Avenue is notably below the street on habitable rooms.

Price per m²

£1,410

Street avg £1,619

Below

Floor Area

78 m²

Street avg 84 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

Above

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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2 bed

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2 bed1 bath

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3 bed

£333k

1 Cliftonville Gardens

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3 bed

£340k

1 Kingston Way

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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

Park Avenue-Beach Avenue — 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 1BA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.7dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for NE26 1BA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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