What type of property is 81 Castle Square, NE27 0AZ?

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

What energy rating does 81 Castle Square, NE27 0AZ have?

The current EPC rating for 81 Castle Square, NE27 0AZ is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in March 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 81 Castle Square, NE27 0AZ?

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

How is 81 Castle Square, NE27 0AZ heated?

The latest EPC at 81 Castle Square, NE27 0AZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 81 Castle Square, NE27 0AZ?

81 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 81 Castle Square, NE27 0AZ located?

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

Is 81 Castle Square, NE27 0AZ in a safe area?

Police records around 81 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 81 Castle Square, NE27 0AZ?

The closest primary school to 81 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 81 Castle Square, NE27 0AZ?

The closest bus stop to 81 Castle Square, NE27 0AZ is Backworth Castle Park, 124m away. The nearest rail option is Railway Station, 1.5km away.

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

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

72 m²

775 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 81 Castle Square

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

81 Castle Square is a 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 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (March 2016) shows a C (score 72). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since March 2010. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86). The latest certificate is from March 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 31 Mar 2026

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2016

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2016from Mar 2010

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

11%89%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC CPre-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 81 Castle Square, Backworth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE27 0AZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

81 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.

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

Current estimate

£152,000

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

72 (C)

Street avg 71 (C)

Above

Floor Area

72 m²

Street avg 66 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

On par

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.

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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 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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