Flat 3, 1 Clarence Crescent, Whitley Bay, NE26 2DZ
About Flat 3
Flat 3 is a mid-terrace house in Whitley Bay (NE26 2DZ). It has a recorded floor area of 47 m² (around 506 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. At 47 m² this is the 4th smallest of 8 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 22–222 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (December 2018) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in July 2015 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor.
At 47 m² it sits well below the postcode median (125 m² across 16 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 88% of similar EPCs).
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Upgraded to gas central heating
Connected to mains gas supply
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Flat 3 has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
6applications of note in the surrounding area
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Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
Flat 3 has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£139,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
No sales recorded with HM Land Registry
That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.
Median price across the last 5 sales in NE26 2DZ: £470,500 (2024–2020).
Nearby sales in NE26 2DZ
10 Clarence Crescent, Whitley Bay, NE26 2DZ
Sold Sept 2024
£505,00011 Clarence Crescent, Whitley Bay, NE26 2DZ
Sold Feb 2023
£500,0004 Clarence Crescent, Whitley Bay, NE26 2DZ
Sold Nov 2021
£470,5002 Clarence Crescent, Whitley Bay, NE26 2DZ
Sold Apr 2021
£214,0001 Clarence Crescent, Whitley Bay, NE26 2DZ
Sold Feb 2019
£270,000
Everything we know about Flat 3, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Larger development activity nearby
Versus other Clarence Crescent homes
On co₂ emissions, Flat 3 stands well clear of the street.
EPC Rating
70 (C)
Street avg 60 (D)
Floor Area
47 m²
Street avg 87 m²
CO₂ Emissions
2.0 t/year
Street avg 4.8 t/year
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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
Whitley Bay (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) — subway entrance.
Closest school
0.5 km
Rockcliffe First School. 23 schools nearby.
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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
54.3dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.1dB