What kind of home is 23 Countess Avenue, NE26 3PN?

23 Countess Avenue, NE26 3PN is a mid-terrace house.

What energy rating does 23 Countess Avenue, NE26 3PN have?

The current EPC rating for 23 Countess Avenue, NE26 3PN is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in December 2023. It has improved from a E recorded in May 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 23 Countess Avenue, NE26 3PN?

23 Countess Avenue, NE26 3PN has a recorded floor area of 110 m² (1,184 sq ft). That makes it about 15% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in NE26 3PN. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 23 Countess Avenue, NE26 3PN use?

The latest EPC at 23 Countess Avenue, NE26 3PN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 23 Countess Avenue, NE26 3PN?

23 Countess Avenue, NE26 3PN 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.

Which area is 23 Countess Avenue, NE26 3PN in?

23 Countess Avenue, NE26 3PN sits in Whitley Bay. It falls within the NE26 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 23 Countess Avenue, NE26 3PN?

Police records around 23 Countess Avenue, NE26 3PN 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.

What schools are near 23 Countess Avenue, NE26 3PN?

The closest primary school to 23 Countess Avenue, NE26 3PN is Marine Park First School (422m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Marden Bridge Middle School (597m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 23 Countess Avenue, NE26 3PN?

The closest bus stop to 23 Countess Avenue, NE26 3PN is Park View-Countess Avenue, 97m away. The nearest underground option is Monkseaton (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), 360m away.

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23 Countess Avenue, Whitley Bay, NE26 3PN

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

110 m²

1184 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 23 Countess Avenue

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

23 Countess Avenue is a mid-terrace house in Whitley Bay (NE26 3PN). It has a recorded floor area of 110 m² (around 1184 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (December 2023) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in May 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump.

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Valuation

against the asking price

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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2023

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

5.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2023from May 2013

EPC improved fromE50toD65

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 23 Countess Avenue, Whitley Bay, NE26 3PN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

23 Countess Avenue has no planning applications on record.

The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

23 Countess Avenue has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£258,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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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 3PN: £280,000 (2024–2019).

Nearby sales in NE26 3PN

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On the street

Versus other Countess Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 21 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 23 Countess Avenue stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

65 (D)

Street avg 57 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

110 m²

Street avg 106 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.0 t/year

Street avg 5.8 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

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

Park View-Countess Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Marine Park First School. 22 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around NE26 3PN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for NE26 3PN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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