What kind of home is 5 Birkdale Close, NE7 7TP?

5 Birkdale Close, NE7 7TP is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 5 Birkdale Close, NE7 7TP last change hands?

5 Birkdale Close, NE7 7TP last sold for £165,000 in July 2018, around 8 years ago. Before that, it sold for £134,500 in June 2011, so prices have been rising over 7 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 5 Birkdale Close, NE7 7TP?

Across 2 sales between June 2011 and July 2018, 5 Birkdale Close, NE7 7TP rose from £134,500 to £165,000, a change of £30,500. That works out to roughly +2.9% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 5 Birkdale Close, NE7 7TP have?

The current EPC rating for 5 Birkdale Close, NE7 7TP is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in March 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Birkdale Close, NE7 7TP?

5 Birkdale Close, NE7 7TP has a recorded floor area of 93 m² (1,001 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 13% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in NE7 7TP. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Birkdale Close, NE7 7TP use?

The latest EPC at 5 Birkdale Close, NE7 7TP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 5 Birkdale Close, NE7 7TP?

5 Birkdale Close, NE7 7TP has 1 planning record on file (1 refused), most recent in October 2016. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Birkdale Close, NE7 7TP?

5 Birkdale Close, NE7 7TP 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 5 Birkdale Close, NE7 7TP in?

5 Birkdale Close, NE7 7TP sits in Newcastle Upon Tyne. It falls within the NE7 postcode district.

What is crime like near 5 Birkdale Close, NE7 7TP?

Police records around 5 Birkdale Close, NE7 7TP show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 8 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 54% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 5 Birkdale Close, NE7 7TP?

The closest primary school to 5 Birkdale Close, NE7 7TP is Benton Park Primary School (396m), one of 28 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Jesmond Park Academy (1.3km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 5 Birkdale Close, NE7 7TP?

The closest bus stop to 5 Birkdale Close, NE7 7TP is Benton Road-Manor Park, 220m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Birkdale Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE7 7TP

1 planning record

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

93 m²

1001 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Birkdale Close

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

5 Birkdale Close is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE7 7TP). It has a recorded floor area of 93 m² (around 1001 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (March 2018) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since March 2011. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Across 2011–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £210,000 is 27.3% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£165/sq ft) was about 64.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. One planning record on file: an extension refused in 2016. Most recent transfer: July 2018 at £165,000.

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
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingOff street

Building

Heating systemGas
RefurbishedYes

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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)

Mar 2018

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2018from Mar 2011

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

80%43%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Birkdale Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE7 7TP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records include a two-storey side and rear extension at 5 Birkdale Close.

Oct 2016
ExtensionFull
In report
Extension: Two storey · Side and rear of property
Erection of three storey extension to side and rear.
Reference
2016/1242/01/DET
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Latest sale on 5 Birkdale Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£210,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.9% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£165,000

Growth on file: 2.9% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

19 July 2018Most recent
£165,000
+22.7%over 7 years
23 June 2011
£134,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in NE7 7TP: £97,000 (2016–2001).

Nearby sales in NE7 7TP

On the street

Versus other Birkdale Close homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 5 Birkdale Close stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

66 (D)

Street avg 64 (D)

On par

Floor Area

93 m²

Street avg 87 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.0 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Benton Road-Manor Park — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Benton Park Primary School. 33 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around NE7 7TP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for NE7 7TP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

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Common questions

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