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4 Blackheath Close, Washington, NE37 2LU

Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
71 m²
767 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 63
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 4 Blackheath Close

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

4 Blackheath Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Washington (NE37 2LU). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 767 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2012) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since August 2011. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and lighting dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74). The latest certificate is from March 2012, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Across 2005–2011, sale prices on this property compounded at -1.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £154,000 is 16.7% above the 2011 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£172/sq ft) was about 30.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in December 2011, so it's been off the market for around 14 years.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageYes
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

4 Blackheath Close's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 30 Mar 2022

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Mar 2012

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D63
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.3 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2012from Aug 2011
Walls
AverageGood

Wall insulation improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Blackheath Close, Washington, NE37 2LU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Blackheath Close 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.

4 Blackheath Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£154,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -1.8% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2011)

£132,000

Growth on file: -1.8% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 12 December 2011Most recent

    £132,000

    -12.0%over 6 years
  2. 14 January 2005

    £150,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in NE37 2LU: £135,000 (2024–2014).

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On the street

Versus other Blackheath Close homes

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

4 Blackheath Close is notably below the street on epc rating.

Price per m²

£1,852

Street avg £1,853

On par

Floor Area

71 m²

Street avg 72 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

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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.

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

0.2 km

Coach Road-Estate Entrance — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Washington. 21 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 2LU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for NE37 2LU

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for NE37 2LU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.4dB

Low
55 dB
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65 dB
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
Map

Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 51 points of interest in total.
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 4 Blackheath Close, Washington, NE37 2LU. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.