5b, Chain Lane, Newark, NG24 1AU
About 5b
5b is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Newark (NG24 1AU). It has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (around 614 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. At 57 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 4 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 52–101 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (72 versus a worst of 40). The latest certificate (August 2018) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in July 2011 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81).
It hasn't traded since September 2006, a hold of 20 years that's notably long for the area. At 57 m² it sits well below the postcode median (101 m² across 3 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 2004–2006, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £115,000 is 48.4% above the 2006 sale price.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
- Dining roomYes
- EnsuiteYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
Building
- Heating systemGas
- RefurbishedYes
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Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water efficiency improved
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler
Connected to mains gas supply
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
5b has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
23 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
£115,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.4% per year over 2 years.
£77,500
Growth on file: 8.4% per year over 2 years.
Sales timeline
6 September 2006Most recent
£77,500
+19.2%over 2 years1 July 2004
£65,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in NG24 1AU: £116,000 (2022–2014).
Versus other Chain Lane homes
5b outperforms the street on years held by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£1,360
Street avg £1,357
Floor Area
57 m²
Street avg 85 m²
CO₂ Emissions
2.1 t/year
Street avg 3.9 t/year
Years Held
20 years
Street avg 8 years
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
7/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Castle Gate — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
Mount CofE Primary School. 12 schools nearby.
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
51.7dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.1dB