What kind of home is 12 Duke Street, NE26 3PP?

12 Duke Street, NE26 3PP is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 12 Duke Street, NE26 3PP last change hands?

12 Duke Street, NE26 3PP last sold for £272,500 in July 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 6 sales on record going back to £43,000 in July 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 12 Duke Street, NE26 3PP changed over time?

Across 6 sales between July 1997 and July 2024, 12 Duke Street, NE26 3PP rose from £43,000 to £272,500, a change of £229,500. That works out to roughly +7.1% per year compounded over 27 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 12 Duke Street, NE26 3PP?

The current EPC rating for 12 Duke Street, NE26 3PP is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in April 2024. It has improved from a E recorded in April 2011 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 12 Duke Street, NE26 3PP?

12 Duke Street, NE26 3PP has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (936 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 12 Duke Street, NE26 3PP use?

The latest EPC at 12 Duke Street, NE26 3PP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 12 Duke Street, NE26 3PP?

12 Duke Street, NE26 3PP 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 12 Duke Street, NE26 3PP in?

12 Duke Street, NE26 3PP sits in Whitley Bay. It falls within the NE26 postcode district.

What is crime like near 12 Duke Street, NE26 3PP?

Police records around 12 Duke Street, NE26 3PP 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 12 Duke Street, NE26 3PP?

The closest primary school to 12 Duke Street, NE26 3PP is Marine Park First School (450m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Marden Bridge Middle School (528m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 12 Duke Street, NE26 3PP?

The closest bus stop to 12 Duke Street, NE26 3PP is Park View-Countess Avenue, 143m away. The nearest underground option is Monkseaton (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), 366m away.

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12 Duke Street, Whitley Bay, NE26 3PP

6 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

87 m²

936 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 12 Duke Street

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

12 Duke Street is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Whitley Bay (NE26 3PP). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 936 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2024) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in April 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

Across 1997–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.1% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£291/sq ft) was about 105.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £272,500 in July 2024.

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Risks

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Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

Energy

Energy performance

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2024

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2024from Apr 2011

EPC improved fromE41toC71

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Duke Street, Whitley Bay, NE26 3PP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Duke Street 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.

Latest sale on 12 Duke Street was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£298,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.1% per year over 27 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£272,500

Growth on file: 7.1% per year over 27 years.

Sales timeline

18 July 2024Most recent
£272,500
+68.2%over 6 years
14 September 2017
£162,000
+7.3%over 4 years
17 September 2012
£151,000
26 May 2005
£151,000
+174.5%over 5 years
30 March 2000
£55,000
+27.9%over 2 years
7 July 1997
£43,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in NE26 3PP: £197,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in NE26 3PP

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On the street

Versus other Duke Street homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 12 Duke Street runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,132

Street avg £1,703

Strongly above

Floor Area

87 m²

Street avg 89 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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 View-Countess Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 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 3PP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.1dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for NE26 3PP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.6dB

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55 dB

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