14 Marlborough House, Holywell Avenue, Whitley Bay, NE26 3AH

14 Marlborough House is a one-bedroom property in Whitley Bay (NE26 3AH). It has a recorded floor area of 44 m² (around 474 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band B. At 44 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (44–120 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to B across 15 units on file. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since July 2010. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Average to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 44 m² it sits well below the postcode median (78 m² across 36 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 2012–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £139,000 is 13% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£260/sq ft) was about 28.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold September 2018 for £123,000.