5 Birkdale Close, Washington, NE37 1PQ
About 5 Birkdale Close
5 Birkdale Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Washington (NE37 1PQ). It has a recorded floor area of 106 m² (around 1141 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (March 2019) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in October 2015 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). The property has solar panels on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.
Across 2000–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £316,000 is 31.7% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£210/sq ft) was about 19.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold May 2019 for £240,000.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms4
- Bathrooms1
- Dining roomYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- Garagedouble
- Cul-de-sacYes
Building
- Solar panelsYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
5 Birkdale Close has no planning applications on record.
The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.
Sales history & valuation
Latest sale on 5 Birkdale Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.
£316,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.9% per year over 19 years.
£240,000
Growth on file: 4.9% per year over 19 years.
Sales timeline
30 May 2019Most recent
£240,000
+147.4%over 18 years10 August 2000
£97,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in NE37 1PQ: £195,000 (2019–2016).
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Versus other Birkdale Close homes
On price per m², 5 Birkdale Close stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£2,264
Street avg £1,967
Floor Area
106 m²
Street avg 105 m²
Habitable Rooms
6 rooms
Street avg 6 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.7 t/year
Street avg 4.0 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.
Crime
5/mo
Rising year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Coach Road-Blue Bell — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
George Washington Primary School. 24 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
54.7dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.2dB