What kind of home is 79 Castle Square, NE27 0AZ?

79 Castle Square, NE27 0AZ is a semi-detached house.

What energy rating does 79 Castle Square, NE27 0AZ have?

The current EPC rating for 79 Castle Square, NE27 0AZ is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in November 2024. It has dropped from a C recorded in March 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 79 Castle Square, NE27 0AZ?

79 Castle Square, NE27 0AZ has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (721 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 79 Castle Square, NE27 0AZ use?

The latest EPC at 79 Castle Square, NE27 0AZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 79 Castle Square, NE27 0AZ?

79 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.

Which area is 79 Castle Square, NE27 0AZ in?

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

Is 79 Castle Square, NE27 0AZ in a safe area?

Police records around 79 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.

What schools are near 79 Castle Square, NE27 0AZ?

The closest primary school to 79 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).

What is the nearest station to 79 Castle Square, NE27 0AZ?

The closest bus stop to 79 Castle Square, NE27 0AZ is Backworth Castle Park, 124m away. The nearest rail option is Railway Station, 1.5km away.

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

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

67 m²

721 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 79 Castle Square

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

79 Castle Square is a semi-detached house in Backworth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE27 0AZ). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 721 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (November 2024) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (March 2011); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 75% of similar EPCs).

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2024

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2024from Mar 2011

EPC improved fromC75toD62

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

57%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC DPre-1919 build

Because the property was built before 1919, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 79 Castle Square, Backworth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE27 0AZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

79 Castle Square has no planning applications on record.

A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

79 Castle Square has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£136,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

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.

EPC Rating for 79 Castle Square lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

62 (D)

Street avg 71 (C)

Strongly below

Floor Area

67 m²

Street avg 66 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

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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.

£138k

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2 bed

£131k

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NE27 0EW

£131k

1 Ann Street, Shiremoor

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£131k

1 Bluebell Court, Cooperative Terrace, Shiremoor

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£129k

1 Aged Miners Homes, Station Road, Backworth

NE27 0AQ

£146k

1 Beal Road, Shiremoor

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£150k

1 Backworth Terrace, West Allotment

NE27 0EB

2 bed

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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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

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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