What kind of home is 5 Benfield Grove, NE26 4JP?

5 Benfield Grove, NE26 4JP is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 5 Benfield Grove, NE26 4JP?

5 Benfield Grove, NE26 4JP last sold for £239,950 in February 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £55,000 in July 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 5 Benfield Grove, NE26 4JP appreciated in value?

Across 5 sales between July 1997 and February 2024, 5 Benfield Grove, NE26 4JP rose from £55,000 to £239,950, a change of £184,950. That works out to roughly +5.7% per year compounded over 27 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 5 Benfield Grove, NE26 4JP have?

The current EPC rating for 5 Benfield Grove, NE26 4JP is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in October 2023. It has improved from a E recorded in October 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Benfield Grove, NE26 4JP?

5 Benfield Grove, NE26 4JP has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (700 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Benfield Grove, NE26 4JP use?

The latest EPC at 5 Benfield Grove, NE26 4JP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 5 Benfield Grove, NE26 4JP have?

5 Benfield Grove, NE26 4JP has 1 planning record on file (1 refused), most recent in April 2002. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Benfield Grove, NE26 4JP?

5 Benfield Grove, NE26 4JP is in council tax band C.

Which area is 5 Benfield Grove, NE26 4JP in?

5 Benfield Grove, NE26 4JP sits in Seaton Sluice, Whitley Bay, Whitley Bay. It falls within the NE26 postcode district.

Is 5 Benfield Grove, NE26 4JP in a safe area?

Police records around 5 Benfield Grove, NE26 4JP 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 5 Benfield Grove, NE26 4JP?

The closest primary school to 5 Benfield Grove, NE26 4JP is Seaton Sluice First School (1.5km), one of 3 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Seaton Sluice Middle School (117m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 5 Benfield Grove, NE26 4JP?

The closest bus stop to 5 Benfield Grove, NE26 4JP is Astley Arms, 233m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Benfield Grove, Seaton Sluice, Whitley Bay, NE26 4JP

5 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

65 m²

700 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Benfield Grove

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

5 Benfield Grove is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Seaton Sluice, Whitley Bay, Whitley Bay (NE26 4JP). It has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (around 700 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (October 2023) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in October 2008 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Poor to Average; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump.

Across 1997–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£343/sq ft) was about 37.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. One planning record on file: an extension refused in 2002. Most recent transfer: February 2024 at £239,950.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

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)

Oct 2023

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2023from Oct 2008

EPC improved fromE53toD62

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Benfield Grove, Seaton Sluice, Whitley Bay, NE26 4JP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Apr 2002
Loft ConversionFull
In report
Extension: Rear of property
Loft conversion. Removal of existing bathroom. Kitchen and garage extension and conservatory to rear
ExtensionConservatory
Reference
B/02/00057/FUL
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What's in 5 Benfield Grove, Seaton Sluice, Whitley Bay, NE26 4JP's planning history?

Refusals, disputes and full decisions on this property and nearby, in the report.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Price for 5 Benfield Grove has grown more than fourfold since the 1997 starting point.

Current estimate

£259,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.7% per year over 27 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£239,950

Growth on file: 5.7% per year over 27 years.

Sales timeline

16 February 2024Most recent
£239,950
+62.1%over 14 years
20 April 2009
£148,000
+37.7%over 6 years
10 January 2003
£107,500
+95.5%over 3 years
29 September 1999
£55,000
17 July 1997
£55,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in NE26 4JP: £228,000 (2023–2018).

Nearby sales in NE26 4JP

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On the street

Versus other Benfield Grove homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 5 Benfield Grove stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,692

Street avg £2,539

Strongly above

Floor Area

65 m²

Street avg 81 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 5.0 t/year

On par

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Astley Arms — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Seaton Sluice Middle School. 6 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for NE26 4JP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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