What kind of home is 12 Dereham Close, NE26 4BT?

12 Dereham Close, NE26 4BT is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 12 Dereham Close, NE26 4BT last change hands?

12 Dereham Close, NE26 4BT last sold for £242,000 in February 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £135,000 in May 2012. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 12 Dereham Close, NE26 4BT?

Across 3 sales between May 2012 and February 2024, 12 Dereham Close, NE26 4BT rose from £135,000 to £242,000, a change of £107,000. That works out to roughly +5.1% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 12 Dereham Close, NE26 4BT have?

The current EPC rating for 12 Dereham Close, NE26 4BT is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in June 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 12 Dereham Close, NE26 4BT?

12 Dereham Close, NE26 4BT has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (721 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 12 Dereham Close, NE26 4BT use?

The latest EPC at 12 Dereham Close, NE26 4BT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 12 Dereham Close, NE26 4BT?

12 Dereham Close, NE26 4BT is in council tax band C.

Which area is 12 Dereham Close, NE26 4BT in?

12 Dereham Close, NE26 4BT sits in Seaton Sluice, Whitley Bay, Whitley Bay. It falls within the NE26 postcode district.

What is crime like near 12 Dereham Close, NE26 4BT?

Police records around 12 Dereham Close, NE26 4BT 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 Dereham Close, NE26 4BT?

The closest primary school to 12 Dereham Close, NE26 4BT is Seaton Sluice First School (65m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Seaton Sluice Middle School (1.7km).

What is the nearest station to 12 Dereham Close, NE26 4BT?

The closest bus stop to 12 Dereham Close, NE26 4BT is Hartley Square, 126m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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12 Dereham Close, Seaton Sluice, Whitley Bay, NE26 4BT

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

67 m²

721 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 12 Dereham Close

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

12 Dereham Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Seaton Sluice, Whitley Bay, Whitley Bay (NE26 4BT). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 721 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (June 2023) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since January 2012. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Average; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2012–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.1% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£336/sq ft) was about 129.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £242,000 in February 2024.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Utility roomYes
EnsuiteYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
DrivewayYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

TenureFreehold
Central heatingYes

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)

Jun 2023

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2023from Jan 2012

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Dereham Close, Seaton Sluice, Whitley Bay, NE26 4BT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Dereham Close 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.

12 Dereham Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£260,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.1% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£242,000

Growth on file: 5.1% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

14 February 2024Most recent
£242,000
+21.0%over 6 years
10 March 2017
£200,000
+48.1%over 4 years
24 May 2012
£135,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in NE26 4BT: £245,000 (2025–2019).

Nearby sales in NE26 4BT

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On the street

Versus other Dereham Close homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 12 Dereham Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,612

Street avg £2,541

Strongly above

Floor Area

67 m²

Street avg 81 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

Above

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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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Hartley Square — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Seaton Sluice First School. 4 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around NE26 4BT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for NE26 4BT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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