55 Birchwood Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE7 7PR is a leasehold flat built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 969 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £142,145 , which equates to approximately £147 per square foot. It was last sold on 21 Sep 2015 for £115,000. Since then, the value has increased by £27,145, representing a 23.6% increase, or approximately 2.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £142,145 is:

  • 30.6% lower than the average property price on Birchwood Avenue
  • 7.1% lower than the average in the NE7 7PR postcode area
  • and 46.4% lower than the average price for Newcastle Upon Tyne 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 31 October 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
969 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£142,145
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£147
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

55 Birchwood Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE7 7PR has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 31 Oct 2023.

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 5 Sep 2011, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 25.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250 mm loft insulation to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from good to very good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 62% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to NE7 7PR

24 th / 32
Price Rank
7% lower than average
1 st / 28
Size Rank
32% bigger than average
28 th / 28
Price Per Sq FT Rank
30% lower than average

Compared to other properties in NE7 7PR , this flat's estimated value ranks 24th out of 32. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 28th out of 28 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 1st out of 28 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£142,145
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+24 %
21 Sep 2015
£115,000
Leasehold
0 %
2 Mar 2012
£115,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 3
size: 712 sq ft
sale price: £140,000
sale date: 19 Aug 2021
rooms: 3
size: 689 sq ft
sale price: £160,000
sale date: 21 Oct 2022
rooms: 3
size: 710 sq ft
sale price: £129,500
sale date: 21 Oct 2020
rooms: 4
size: 753 sq ft
sale price: £118,500
sale date: 31 May 2018
rooms: 3
size: 700 sq ft
sale price: £123,950
sale date: 31 Mar 2016

Data Sources

The property at 55 Birchwood Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE7 7PR appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 21 Sep 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 31 Oct 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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