Hedley Cottage, Hedley Street, Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 1DL
About Hedley Cottage
Hedley Cottage is a detached house in Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE3 1DL). It has a recorded floor area of 127 m² (around 1367 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (October 2015) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since April 2012. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average and window efficiency went from Poor to Good; while lighting dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76). The latest certificate is from October 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.
Today's modelled estimate of £341,000 sits 120% above the 2014 sale of £155,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£113/sq ft) was about 39.4% below the postcode norm. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 127 m² it's 17.1% larger than the typical home in the postcode (109 m² median across 26 EPCs). Last sold in September 2014, so it's been off the market for around 12 years.
Energy performance
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 22 Oct 2025
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Wall insulation improved
Roof insulation improved
Floor insulation added or improved
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Planning history
Hedley Cottage has an approved extension on the planning record.
- Dec 2014ExtensionAmendmentIn report
Extension: Single storey
Non material amendment: single storey east elevation - replace slate roof and velux windows with flat roof and lantern window (as amended by plans received 22.12.2014) to permission 2014/1277/01/DET dated 06.11.2014: Erection of first floor bathroom and en-suite extension over existing utility and dining room to north elevation, single storey sitting room, lobby, kitchen and family room to east elevation and alterations to elevations (Plans amended 26.09.2014)
- Reference
- 2014/1277/02/NMA
- Nov 2014ExtensionFullIn report
Erection of first floor bathroom and en-suite extension over existing utility and dining room to north elevation, single storey sitting room, lobby, kitchen and family room to east elevation and alterations to elevations (Plans amended 26.09.2014)
- Reference
- 2014/1277/01/DET
What's in Hedley Cottage, Hedley Street, Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 1DL's planning history?
Refusals, disputes and full decisions on this property and nearby, in the report.
Sales history & valuation
Hedley Cottage valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£341,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£155,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
15 September 2014Most recent
£155,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in NE3 1DL: £365,000 (2025–2023).
Nearby sales in NE3 1DL
24 Hedley Street, Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 1DL
Sold Aug 2025
£365,00022 Hedley Street, Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 1DL
Sold Jul 2025
£453,00010 Hedley Street, Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 1DL
Sold Jun 2025
£478,00036 Hedley Street, Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 1DL
Sold Aug 2023
£231,00054 Hedley Street, Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 1DL
Sold May 2023
£305,000
Versus other Hedley Street homes
Hedley Cottage is notably below the street on price per m².
Price per m²
£1,220
Street avg £2,470
Floor Area
127 m²
Street avg 117 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
4.7 t/year
Street avg 6.1 t/year
Similar properties nearby
The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
6/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Salter's Road - Hedley Street — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
Gosforth Junior High Academy. 26 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
52.9dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.9dB








