What kind of home is 8 Blencathra, NE37 1SD?

8 Blencathra, NE37 1SD is an end-of-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 8 Blencathra, NE37 1SD?

8 Blencathra, NE37 1SD last sold for £68,000 in July 2012, around 14 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 8 Blencathra, NE37 1SD have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Blencathra, NE37 1SD is E with a score of 54 out of 100, lodged in April 2022. It has dropped from a D recorded in February 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Blencathra, NE37 1SD?

8 Blencathra, NE37 1SD has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (614 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Blencathra, NE37 1SD use?

The latest EPC at 8 Blencathra, NE37 1SD records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Blencathra, NE37 1SD?

8 Blencathra, NE37 1SD 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 8 Blencathra, NE37 1SD in?

8 Blencathra, NE37 1SD sits in Washington. It falls within the NE37 postcode district.

What is crime like near 8 Blencathra, NE37 1SD?

Police records around 8 Blencathra, NE37 1SD show an average of 5 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 32% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (139% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 8 Blencathra, NE37 1SD?

The closest primary school to 8 Blencathra, NE37 1SD is Albany Village Primary School (438m), one of 19 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Washington Academy (437m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 8 Blencathra, NE37 1SD?

The closest bus stop to 8 Blencathra, NE37 1SD is Albany Way - Windlass Lane, 286m away. The nearest bus option is Concord Bus Station, 790m away.

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8 Blencathra, Washington, NE37 1SD

Property type

End terrace

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

57 m²

614 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 54

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Blencathra

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

8 Blencathra is an end-of-terrace house in Washington (NE37 1SD). It has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (around 614 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (April 2022) shows an E (score 54), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (February 2012); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor and main heating dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 75), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. At 57 m² this is the 10th smallest of 41 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 40–116 m². The building's EPC ratings span G to C across 41 units on file.

Today's modelled estimate of £106,000 sits 55.9% above the 2012 sale of £68,000. 14 years since the last transfer (July 2012).

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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)

Apr 2022

EPC Rating

E54

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2022from Feb 2012

EPC improved fromD61toE54

Heating System

Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Hot Water

AverageVery Poor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

17%78%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Blencathra, Washington, NE37 1SD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Blencathra has no planning applications on record.

The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

8 Blencathra valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£106,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2012)

£68,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

29 July 2012Most recent
£68,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in NE37 1SD: £70,000 (2025–2022).

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On the street

Versus other Blencathra homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 8 Blencathra lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,193

Street avg £1,428

Strongly below

Floor Area

57 m²

Street avg 55 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.1 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

On par

Comparables

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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 Washington district page.

Full Washington report

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

0.3 km

Albany Way - Windlass Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Washington Academy. 23 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around NE37 1SD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.5dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for NE37 1SD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

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Map

Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 53 points of interest in total.

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