68a, Flat 3, Castle Gate, Newark, NG24 1BG
About 68a
68a is an end-of-terrace house in Newark (NG24 1BG). It has a recorded floor area of 35 m² (around 377 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. At 35 m² this is the largest unit on EPC record across 68a (18–35 m²). The latest certificate (December 2025) shows an E (score 49), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in December 2008 the rating was G, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and main heating went from Very Poor to Poor; while lighting dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 77), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.
At 35 m² it sits well below the postcode median (56 m² across 29 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.
Energy performance
68a's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 3 December 2035
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water system upgraded
More low energy lighting installed
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919, has no mains gas supply, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £820 · Includes VAT
Planning history
68a has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
22 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
68a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£122,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
No sales recorded with HM Land Registry
That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.
Median price across the last 5 sales in NG24 1BG: £125,000 (2026–2008).
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Versus other Castle Gate homes
68a outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.
EPC Rating
49 (E)
Street avg 48 (E)
Floor Area
35 m²
Street avg 45 m²
CO₂ Emissions
0.9 t/year
Street avg 3.3 t/year
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
467/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Castle Gate — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
Christ Church C of E Primary School. 12 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
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
51.1dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.2dB







