What kind of home is 2a, Duke Street, NE26 3PP?

2a, Duke Street, NE26 3PP is a mid-terrace house.

What did 2a, Duke Street, NE26 3PP sell for?

2a, Duke Street, NE26 3PP last sold for £3,000 in April 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £46,000 in October 1998. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 2a, Duke Street, NE26 3PP appreciated in value?

Across 5 sales between October 1998 and April 2024, 2a, Duke Street, NE26 3PP fell from £46,000 to £3,000, a change of £43,000. That works out to roughly -10.1% per year compounded over 26 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2a, Duke Street, NE26 3PP?

The current EPC rating for 2a, Duke Street, NE26 3PP is E with a score of 50 out of 100, lodged in February 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a D. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2a, Duke Street, NE26 3PP?

2a, Duke Street, NE26 3PP has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (560 sq ft). That makes it about 44% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in NE26 3PP. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2a, Duke Street, NE26 3PP use?

The latest EPC at 2a, Duke Street, NE26 3PP records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2a, Duke Street, NE26 3PP?

2a, Duke Street, NE26 3PP 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.

Which area is 2a, Duke Street, NE26 3PP in?

2a, Duke Street, NE26 3PP sits in Whitley Bay. It falls within the NE26 postcode district.

Is 2a, Duke Street, NE26 3PP in a safe area?

Police records around 2a, 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 2a, Duke Street, NE26 3PP?

The closest primary school to 2a, 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.

How well connected is 2a, Duke Street, NE26 3PP?

The closest bus stop to 2a, 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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2a, Duke Street, Whitley Bay, NE26 3PP

5 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

52 m²

560 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 50

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 2a

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

2a is a mid-terrace house in Whitley Bay (NE26 3PP). It has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (around 560 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (February 2022) shows an E (score 50), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 3 certificates since September 2011. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 68). Main heating runs on electricity.

Across 1998–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at -10.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £145,000 sits 4733.3% above the 2024 sale of £3,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£5/sq ft) was about 96.4% below the postcode norm. At 52 m² it sits well below the postcode median (90 m² across 18 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 78% of similar EPCs). Most recent transfer: April 2024 at £3,000.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Feb 2022

EPC Rating

E50

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

5.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2012from Sept 2011

EPC improved fromE40toG1

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Instantaneous

Hot water system changed

Feb 2022from Aug 2012

EPC improved fromG1toE50

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2a, Duke Street, Whitley Bay, NE26 3PP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2a 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 2a was the lowest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£145,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -10.1% per year over 26 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£3,000

Growth on file: -10.1% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

4 April 2024Most recent
£3,000
-97.4%over 5 years
15 February 2019
£114,998
+31.4%over 14 years
23 May 2004
£87,500
+32.6%over 1 year
17 October 2002
£66,000
+43.5%over 4 years
1 October 1998
£46,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in NE26 3PP: £258,000 (2025–2021).

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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

0.5 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

Low

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