What kind of home is 15 Barton Close, NE37 3LN?

15 Barton Close, NE37 3LN is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 15 Barton Close, NE37 3LN last change hands?

15 Barton Close, NE37 3LN last sold for £125,000 in February 2022, around 4 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £49,950 in May 1995. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 15 Barton Close, NE37 3LN appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between May 1995 and February 2022, 15 Barton Close, NE37 3LN rose from £49,950 to £125,000, a change of £75,050. That works out to roughly +3.5% per year compounded over 27 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 15 Barton Close, NE37 3LN?

The current EPC rating for 15 Barton Close, NE37 3LN is D with a score of 57 out of 100, lodged in August 2022. It has dropped from a C recorded in June 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 15 Barton Close, NE37 3LN?

15 Barton Close, NE37 3LN has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (807 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 15 Barton Close, NE37 3LN use?

The latest EPC at 15 Barton Close, NE37 3LN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 15 Barton Close, NE37 3LN?

15 Barton Close, NE37 3LN has council approval for single-storey side and rear extension granted in December 2022 under ref. 22/02235/FUL. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 15 Barton Close, NE37 3LN?

15 Barton Close, NE37 3LN is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 15 Barton Close, NE37 3LN in?

15 Barton Close, NE37 3LN sits in Washington. It falls within the NE37 postcode district.

Is 15 Barton Close, NE37 3LN in a safe area?

Police records around 15 Barton Close, NE37 3LN 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 15 Barton Close, NE37 3LN?

The closest primary school to 15 Barton Close, NE37 3LN is St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Washington (886m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Washington Academy (1.9km).

What is the nearest station to 15 Barton Close, NE37 3LN?

The closest bus stop to 15 Barton Close, NE37 3LN is Stephenson Industrial Estate, 474m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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15 Barton Close, Washington, NE37 3LN

3 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

75 m²

807 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 57

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 15 Barton Close

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

15 Barton Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Washington (NE37 3LN). It has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (around 807 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (August 2022) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. Earlier certificates rated it C (June 2011); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump.

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2022. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1995–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £165,000 is 32% above the 2022 sale price. Most recent transfer: February 2022 at £125,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

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Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3

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)

Aug 2022

EPC Rating

D57

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2022from Jun 2011

EPC improved fromC69toD57

Hot Water

GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

55%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 Barton Close, Washington, NE37 3LN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

15 Barton Close has an approved single-storey side and rear extension on the planning record.

Dec 2022
ExtensionFull
In report
Extension: Single storey · Side and rear of property
Erection of a single storey extension side and rear
Documents
9 docs on file
Reference
22/02235/FUL
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What's in 15 Barton Close, Washington, NE37 3LN'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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1995.

Current estimate

£165,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.5% per year over 27 years.

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Last sold (2022)

£125,000

Growth on file: 3.5% per year over 27 years.

Sales timeline

28 February 2022Most recent
£125,000
+92.3%over 20 years
28 June 2001
£65,000
+30.1%over 6 years
16 May 1995
£49,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in NE37 3LN: £130,000 (2021–2002).

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

0.5 km

Stephenson Industrial Estate — bus stop.

Closest school

0.9 km

St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Washington. 14 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for NE37 3LN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.3dB

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Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 44 points of interest in total.

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