What type of property is 8 Eskdale Crescent, NE37 2LB?

8 Eskdale Crescent, NE37 2LB is a semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 8 Eskdale Crescent, NE37 2LB?

8 Eskdale Crescent, NE37 2LB last sold for £77,500 in July 2023, around 3 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8 Eskdale Crescent, NE37 2LB?

The current EPC rating for 8 Eskdale Crescent, NE37 2LB is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in May 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Eskdale Crescent, NE37 2LB?

8 Eskdale Crescent, NE37 2LB has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (958 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Eskdale Crescent, NE37 2LB heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Eskdale Crescent, NE37 2LB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 8 Eskdale Crescent, NE37 2LB had any planning applications?

8 Eskdale Crescent, NE37 2LB has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in October 2023. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 8 Eskdale Crescent, NE37 2LB?

8 Eskdale Crescent, NE37 2LB 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 8 Eskdale Crescent, NE37 2LB located?

8 Eskdale Crescent, NE37 2LB sits in Washington. It falls within the NE37 postcode district.

What is crime like near 8 Eskdale Crescent, NE37 2LB?

Police records around 8 Eskdale Crescent, NE37 2LB 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.

Which schools serve 8 Eskdale Crescent, NE37 2LB?

The closest primary school to 8 Eskdale Crescent, NE37 2LB is George Washington Primary School (234m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Washington Academy (1.1km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 8 Eskdale Crescent, NE37 2LB?

The closest bus stop to 8 Eskdale Crescent, NE37 2LB is The Drive, 47m away. The nearest bus option is Concord Bus Station, 717m away.

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8 Eskdale Crescent, Washington, NE37 2LB

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

89 m²

958 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Eskdale Crescent

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

8 Eskdale Crescent is a semi-detached house in Washington (NE37 2LB). It has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (around 958 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (May 2023) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump.

Today's modelled estimate of £121,000 sits 56.1% above the 2023 sale of £77,500. One planning record on file: partial demolition approved in 2023. Past consents include partial demolition, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Most recent transfer: July 2023 at £77,500.

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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.

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Eskdale Crescent, Washington, NE37 2LB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.

Oct 2023
DemolitionOther
In report
Demolition of part of out house at the rear of the property.
Documents
12 docs on file
Reference
23/02014/DEM
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What's in 8 Eskdale Crescent, Washington, NE37 2LB's planning history?

Refusals, disputes and full decisions on this property and nearby, in the report.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

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

Current estimate

£121,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2023)

£77,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

13 July 2023Most recent
£77,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in NE37 2LB: £95,000 (2025–2013).

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On the street

Versus other Eskdale Crescent homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 8 Eskdale Crescent stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£871

Street avg £1,027

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Floor Area

89 m²

Street avg 86 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

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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 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

0.0 km

The Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

George Washington Primary School. 26 schools nearby.

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The full 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 NE37 2LB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for NE37 2LB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.8dB

Low

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Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 56 points of interest in total.

FAQ

Common questions

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