What type of property is 65 Castle Square, NE27 0AZ?

65 Castle Square, NE27 0AZ is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 65 Castle Square, NE27 0AZ last change hands?

65 Castle Square, NE27 0AZ last sold for £43,000 in October 2002, around 24 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 65 Castle Square, NE27 0AZ?

The current EPC rating for 65 Castle Square, NE27 0AZ is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in June 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in June 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 65 Castle Square, NE27 0AZ?

65 Castle Square, NE27 0AZ has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (775 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 65 Castle Square, NE27 0AZ heated?

The latest EPC at 65 Castle Square, NE27 0AZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 65 Castle Square, NE27 0AZ?

65 Castle Square, NE27 0AZ 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.

Where is 65 Castle Square, NE27 0AZ located?

65 Castle Square, NE27 0AZ sits in Backworth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Newcastle Upon Tyne. It falls within the NE27 postcode district.

Is 65 Castle Square, NE27 0AZ in a safe area?

Police records around 65 Castle Square, NE27 0AZ show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 7 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 34% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 65 Castle Square, NE27 0AZ?

The closest primary school to 65 Castle Square, NE27 0AZ is Backworth Park Primary School (498m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is George Stephenson High School (2.1km).

How well connected is 65 Castle Square, NE27 0AZ?

The closest bus stop to 65 Castle Square, NE27 0AZ is Backworth Castle Park, 124m away. The nearest rail option is Railway Station, 1.5km away.

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65 Castle Square, Backworth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE27 0AZ

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

72 m²

775 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 65 Castle Square

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

65 Castle Square is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Backworth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE27 0AZ). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 775 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (June 2023) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in June 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

Untraded for 24 years, with the last transfer in October 2002. Today's modelled estimate of £148,000 sits 244.2% above the 2002 sale of £43,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£55/sq ft) was about 52.2% below the postcode norm.

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

Bedrooms3

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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 4)

Jun 2023

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2014from Jun 2012

EPC improved fromD65toE53

Low Energy Lighting

56%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Apr 2021from Sept 2014

EPC improved fromE53toD68

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting

0%38%

More low energy lighting installed

Jun 2023from Apr 2021

EPC improved fromD68toC70

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 65 Castle Square, Backworth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE27 0AZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

65 Castle Square has no planning applications on record.

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

65 Castle Square's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2002).

Current estimate

£148,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2002)

£43,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

17 October 2002Most recent
£43,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in NE27 0AZ: £115,000 (2022–2019).

Nearby sales in NE27 0AZ

On the street

Versus other Castle Square homes

Four headline reads against 44 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 65 Castle Square lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£597

Street avg £1,542

Strongly below

Floor Area

72 m²

Street avg 66 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

Below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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3 bed2 bath

£138k

1 Brandon Avenue, Shiremoor

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2 bed

£282k

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3 bed2 bath

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Newcastle Upon Tyne district page.

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Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Backworth Castle Park — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Backworth Park Primary School. 13 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around NE27 0AZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for NE27 0AZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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