26 Birkdale, Whitley Bay, NE25 9LY is a leasehold flat built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 549 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £135,169 , which equates to approximately £246 per square foot. It was last sold on 24 Apr 2017 for £108,000. Since then, the value has increased by £27,169, representing a 25.2% increase, or approximately 2.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £135,169 is:

  • 38.8% lower than the average property price on Birkdale
  • 39.8% lower than the average in the NE25 9LY postcode area
  • and 58.2% lower than the average price for Whitley Bay as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 7 November 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
549 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£135,169
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£246
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

26 Birkdale, Whitley Bay, North Tyneside, Tyne And Wear, NE25 9LY has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 7 Nov 2016.

This property uses electric storage heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 30 Jun 2009. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 4.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from poor to average, while the heating system type remained the same (electric storage heaters).
  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from poor to average, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150 mm loft insulation to pitched, insulated (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 62% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to good.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Roof
Pitched, insulated (assumed)
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 62% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to NE25 9LY

46 th / 56
Price Rank
40% lower than average
33 rd / 40
Size Rank
18% smaller than average
30 th / 40
Price Per Sq FT Rank
26% lower than average

Compared to other properties in NE25 9LY , this flat's estimated value ranks 46th out of 56. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 30th out of 40 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 33th out of 40 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£135,169
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+25 %
24 Apr 2017
£108,000
Leasehold
+21.3 %
30 May 2003
£89,000
Leasehold
+93.7 %
27 Mar 1997
£45,950
Leasehold
-0.1 %
25 Jul 1996
£46,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 527 sq ft
sale price: £132,500
sale date: 7 Mar 2025
rooms: 3
size: 517 sq ft
sale price: £139,195
sale date: 8 Nov 2024
rooms: 3
size: 517 sq ft
sale price: £115,000
sale date: 4 Mar 2021
rooms: 3
size: 527 sq ft
sale price: £125,000
sale date: 29 Apr 2019
rooms: 3
size: 527 sq ft
sale price: £113,000
sale date: 8 Jan 2019

Data Sources

The property at 26 Birkdale, Whitley Bay, NE25 9LY appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 24 Apr 2017. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 7 Nov 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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