What type of property is 72 Cambridge Avenue, NE26 1BA?

72 Cambridge Avenue, NE26 1BA is a mid-terrace house.

What did 72 Cambridge Avenue, NE26 1BA sell for?

72 Cambridge Avenue, NE26 1BA last sold for £94,000 in April 2004, around 22 years ago. Before that, it sold for £46,000 in April 2001, so prices have been rising over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 72 Cambridge Avenue, NE26 1BA appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between April 2001 and April 2004, 72 Cambridge Avenue, NE26 1BA rose from £46,000 to £94,000, a change of £48,000. That works out to roughly +27% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 72 Cambridge Avenue, NE26 1BA?

The current EPC rating for 72 Cambridge Avenue, NE26 1BA is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in May 2018. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 72 Cambridge Avenue, NE26 1BA?

72 Cambridge Avenue, NE26 1BA has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (786 sq ft). That makes it about 8% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in NE26 1BA. Source: EPC Register.

How is 72 Cambridge Avenue, NE26 1BA heated?

The latest EPC at 72 Cambridge Avenue, NE26 1BA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 72 Cambridge Avenue, NE26 1BA?

72 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 72 Cambridge Avenue, NE26 1BA located?

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

Is 72 Cambridge Avenue, NE26 1BA in a safe area?

Police records around 72 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 72 Cambridge Avenue, NE26 1BA?

The closest primary school to 72 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 72 Cambridge Avenue, NE26 1BA?

The closest bus stop to 72 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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72 Cambridge Avenue, Whitley Bay, NE26 1BA

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 1st

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

73 m²

786 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 72 Cambridge Avenue

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

72 Cambridge Avenue is a mid-terrace house in Whitley Bay (NE26 1BA). It has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (around 786 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. At 73 m² this is the 10th 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 (May 2018) shows a C (score 73).

It hasn't traded since April 2004, a hold of 22 years that's notably long for the area. Across 2001–2004, sale prices on this property compounded at 27% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £183,000 sits 94.7% above the 2004 sale of £94,000.

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Valuation

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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.

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 72 Cambridge Avenue, Whitley Bay, NE26 1BA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

72 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.

72 Cambridge Avenue has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2001.

Current estimate

£183,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 27.0% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2004)

£94,000

Growth on file: 27.0% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

7 April 2004Most recent
£94,000
+104.3%over 2 years
11 April 2001
£46,000

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.

On co₂ emissions, 72 Cambridge Avenue stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,288

Street avg £1,622

Below

Floor Area

73 m²

Street avg 84 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

Strongly 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 Whitley Bay district page.

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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

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