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7 Merlay Drive, Dinnington, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE13 7LT

UPRN:4510032606Semi-Detached House4 bedsBuilt 1967-1975
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band CEPC: D (68)
Data freshness:Listing· 2mo agoListing: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-10T04:00:02.165873+00:00)Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 5d ago (2026-11-01T13:51:23.032135+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:19:26.254774+00:00)EPC· 4mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-01T02:04:50.057738+00:00)Risk· 5mo agoRisk: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00)Connectivity· 1mo agoConnectivity: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-03T06:43:10.905825+00:00)Schools· 4mo agoSchools: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-07T02:37:19.861486+00:00)Amenities· 2mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refresh
7 Merlay Drive, Dinnington, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE13 7LT

HP Score

Mixed
Verdict
2 days ago
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
16 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£295,000
£281k - £310kHigh
Estimate
£295k
Range
£281k – £310k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,750
£2k - £2k
Monthly
£1,750
Yield
7.12%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

7 Merlay Drive earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 66/100. Investment score 56/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is limited (23/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is freehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.

Key SourcesEPC RegisterPortal listingsOfcom Connected NationsOfcom mobile coverageMarket estimates (third-party AVM)HM Land Registry sales matched to addressDefra strategic noise mapping, England Round 4 (Contains Defra data © Crown copyright and database right 2023-2024, Open Government Licence v3.0)Walk ScoreONS Census 2021Police.ukHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry Price PaidOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
66/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
56/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
14/ 100
Low
Walkability
23/ 100
Low
Transit & Bike
Transit 8Bike 21
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£295,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,750
Gross Yield7.12%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-1.1%
5y Growth-0.1%
10y Growth+1.9%
Last Sold Price£90,000 (2001-07-06)
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Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceModerate
  • RadonLow
  • MiningUnknown
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseLow
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Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0NE13 7LT
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
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    Ownership

    • Corporate Ownership63.7%
    • Overseas OwnershipNo
    • Lease Term Remaining-
    • CovenantsRestrictive
    • Lease TypeFreehold
    • Last Ownership Change2001-07-06
    • SourceLand Registry
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    Connectivity

    Broadband (Standard)
    2 Mbps
    Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
    EEThreeO2Vodafone
    EV Charger
    -
    PTAL Rating
    -
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    Area Profile

    Median EarningsLocal authority£30,144
    Population Density-
    Owner Occupied73%
    Age Distribution
    0-15 16%16-64 61%65+ 23%
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    Schools Nearby

    • Dinnington First School
      0.3 mi
      Report card2026

      Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

    • Havannah First School
      1.4 mi
      Good
    • Great Park Academy
      1.4 mi
      Good
    • Hazlewood Community Primary School
      2.0 mi
      Good

    4 of 12 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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    Comparables

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    • 7 Merlay Drive
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      £280k
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    • 3 Merlay Drive
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      £285k
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    • 3 Merlay Drive
      -
      £224k
      -
    • 8 Merlay Drive
      -
      £215k
      -