42 Somerville Avenue, Newcastle, ST5 0LH is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 926 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £160,679 , which equates to approximately £174 per square foot. It was last sold on 15 Oct 2009 for £91,000. Since then, the value has increased by £69,679, representing a 76.6% increase, or approximately 4.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £160,679 is:

  • 17.5% lower than the average property price on Somerville Avenue
  • 16.2% lower than the average in the ST5 0LH postcode area
  • and 30.6% lower than the average price for Newcastle as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (4 out of 4 inspections). 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 29 October 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
926 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£160,679
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£174
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

42 Somerville Avenue, Newcastle, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 0LH has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 29 Oct 2025.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 3 Jan 2014. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 4.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 89% of fixed outlets to good lighting efficiency, with efficiency changing from very good to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Poor
Lighting
Good lighting efficiency
Good

Compared to ST5 0LH

22 nd / 23
Price Rank
16% lower than average
3 rd / 17
Size Rank
11% bigger than average
17 th / 17
Price Per Sq FT Rank
24% lower than average

Compared to other properties in ST5 0LH , this house's estimated value ranks 22th out of 23. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 17th out of 17 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 3rd out of 17 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£160,679
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+77 %
15 Oct 2009
£91,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 840 sq ft
sale price: £160,000
sale date: 4 Aug 2023
rooms: 5
size: 829 sq ft
sale price: £139,950
sale date: 30 May 2017
rooms: 4
size: 883 sq ft
sale price: £136,000
sale date: 4 Nov 2016
rooms: 4
size: 937 sq ft
sale price: £130,000
sale date: 14 Oct 2016
rooms: 4
size: 840 sq ft
sale price: £125,000
sale date: 31 Mar 2016

Data Sources

The property at 42 Somerville Avenue, Newcastle, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 0LH appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 15 Oct 2009. It also has four Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 29 Oct 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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