What kind of home is 7 Melrose Avenue, NE27 0JD?

7 Melrose Avenue, NE27 0JD is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 7 Melrose Avenue, NE27 0JD last change hands?

7 Melrose Avenue, NE27 0JD last sold for £127,000 in May 2019, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £109,000 in December 2013, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 7 Melrose Avenue, NE27 0JD?

Across 2 sales between December 2013 and May 2019, 7 Melrose Avenue, NE27 0JD rose from £109,000 to £127,000, a change of £18,000. That works out to roughly +2.9% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 7 Melrose Avenue, NE27 0JD?

The current EPC rating for 7 Melrose Avenue, NE27 0JD is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in January 2015. It has dropped from a C recorded in August 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 7 Melrose Avenue, NE27 0JD?

7 Melrose Avenue, NE27 0JD has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (936 sq ft), around 44 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 7 Melrose Avenue, NE27 0JD use?

The latest EPC at 7 Melrose Avenue, NE27 0JD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 7 Melrose Avenue, NE27 0JD?

7 Melrose Avenue, NE27 0JD 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 7 Melrose Avenue, NE27 0JD in?

7 Melrose Avenue, NE27 0JD sits in Backworth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Newcastle Upon Tyne. It falls within the NE27 postcode district.

What is crime like near 7 Melrose Avenue, NE27 0JD?

Police records around 7 Melrose Avenue, NE27 0JD 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 7 Melrose Avenue, NE27 0JD?

The closest primary school to 7 Melrose Avenue, NE27 0JD is Backworth Park Primary School (404m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Wellfield Middle School (2.2km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 7 Melrose Avenue, NE27 0JD?

The closest bus stop to 7 Melrose Avenue, NE27 0JD is Station Road-Nursery, 291m away. The nearest rail option is Railway Station, 1.3km away.

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7 Melrose Avenue, Backworth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE27 0JD

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

87 m²

936 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 7 Melrose Avenue

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

7 Melrose Avenue is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Backworth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE27 0JD). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 936 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (January 2015) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (August 2013); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from January 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Period features are noted in the property record. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2013–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £158,000 is 24.4% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£136/sq ft) was about 37.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold May 2019 for £127,000.

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
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Period featuresYes

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 13 Jan 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2015

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2015from Aug 2013

EPC improved fromC70toD62

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Melrose Avenue, Backworth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE27 0JD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 Melrose Avenue 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.

7 Melrose Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£158,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.9% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£127,000

Growth on file: 2.9% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

14 May 2019Most recent
£127,000
+16.5%over 5 years
23 December 2013
£109,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in NE27 0JD: £160,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in NE27 0JD

On the street

Versus other Melrose Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 29 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m²

£1,460

Street avg £1,313

Above

Floor Area

87 m²

Street avg 92 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.5 t/year

Street avg 4.9 t/year

On par

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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

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3 bed

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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.

Full Newcastle Upon Tyne report

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

Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Station Road-Nursery — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Backworth Park Primary School. 10 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for NE27 0JD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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