What kind of home is 78 Helmdon, NE37 3AP?

78 Helmdon, NE37 3AP is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 78 Helmdon, NE37 3AP last change hands?

78 Helmdon, NE37 3AP last sold for £118,000 in October 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £97,500 in September 2012, so prices have been rising over 11 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 78 Helmdon, NE37 3AP appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between September 2012 and October 2023, 78 Helmdon, NE37 3AP rose from £97,500 to £118,000, a change of £20,500. That works out to roughly +1.7% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 78 Helmdon, NE37 3AP?

The current EPC rating for 78 Helmdon, NE37 3AP is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in July 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in April 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 78 Helmdon, NE37 3AP?

78 Helmdon, NE37 3AP has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (560 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 15% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in NE37 3AP. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 78 Helmdon, NE37 3AP use?

The latest EPC at 78 Helmdon, NE37 3AP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 78 Helmdon, NE37 3AP?

78 Helmdon, NE37 3AP 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 78 Helmdon, NE37 3AP in?

78 Helmdon, NE37 3AP sits in Washington. It falls within the NE37 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 78 Helmdon, NE37 3AP?

Police records around 78 Helmdon, NE37 3AP 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 78 Helmdon, NE37 3AP?

The closest primary school to 78 Helmdon, NE37 3AP is Usworth Colliery Primary School (148m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Washington Academy (876m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 78 Helmdon, NE37 3AP?

The closest bus stop to 78 Helmdon, NE37 3AP is Manor Road-Northumberland Way, 205m away. The nearest bus option is Concord Bus Station, 658m away.

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78 Helmdon, Washington, NE37 3AP

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

52 m²

560 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 78 Helmdon

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

78 Helmdon is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Washington (NE37 3AP). It has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (around 560 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (July 2023) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in April 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 91).

Across 2012–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£211/sq ft) was about 60.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 52 m² it's 15.6% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (62 m² median across 37 EPCs). Sold October 2023 for £118,000.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Energy

Energy performance

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2023

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2023from Apr 2012

EPC improved fromD59toC74

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof

Very PoorVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

22%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 78 Helmdon, Washington, NE37 3AP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

78 Helmdon 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.

78 Helmdon valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£128,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.7% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£118,000

Growth on file: 1.7% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

19 October 2023Most recent
£118,000
+21.0%over 11 years
6 September 2012
£97,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in NE37 3AP: £150,000 (2025–2023).

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On the street

Versus other Helmdon homes

Four headline reads against 37 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 78 Helmdon runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,269

Street avg £1,620

Strongly above

Floor Area

52 m²

Street avg 66 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

Strongly above

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

0.2 km

Manor Road-Northumberland Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Usworth Colliery Primary School. 17 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around NE37 3AP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.2dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for NE37 3AP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.1dB

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Map

Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 47 points of interest in total.

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Common questions

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