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8 Wych Elm Crescent, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE7 7PY

UPRN:4510048045Flat/Maisonette2 bedsBuilt 1930-1949
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band AEPC: C (73)
Data freshness:Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 4d ago (2026-11-01T13:52:03.123798+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-02)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· 2mo agoSchools: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-06T16:32:37.982054+00:00)Amenities· 1mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refresh
8 Wych Elm Crescent, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE7 7PY

HP Score

Mixed
Verdict
today
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
18 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£149,000
£142k - £157kHigh
Estimate
£149k
Range
£142k – £157k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£900
£850 - £1k
Monthly
£900
Yield
7.25%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

8 Wych Elm Crescent earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 72/100. Investment score 60/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is limited (67/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is leasehold. 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)Defra 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 company ownershipHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
72/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
60/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
32/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
67/ 100
Moderate
Transit & Bike
Transit 20Bike 60
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£149,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£900
Gross Yield7.25%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+6.0%
5y Growth+2.4%
10y Growth+3.6%
Last Sold Price-
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
0NE7 7PY
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 2026/1056/01/TPO
    TPO Application: King Crimson Maple (T67 on Sketch Plan) - Crown reduce by 1.5m in height and up to 1.5m on the sides to maintain tree at reasonable size. Dense crown; thin crown up to 10%, Whitebeam (68 on Sketch Plan) - Crown reduce by 1.5m in height and up to 1.5m on the sides to maintain tree at reasonable size. Dense crown; thin crown up to 10% (TPO 2026/01)
    Pending
  • 2026/1003/01/HOU
    Erection of new pitched roof to side and rear, insertion of 5 no. rooflights to rear, a 1.5m high wall and 550mm high patio to rear.
    Pending
  • 2026/0987/01/HOU
    Erection of a two storey side extension to side and rear and a single storey extension with 380mm patio to rear.
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership61%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change-
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£30,144
Population Density2,441 /km²
Owner Occupied75%
Age Distribution
0-15 15%16-64 67%65+ 18%
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Schools Nearby

  • Benton Park Primary School
    0.3 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Cragside Primary School
    0.4 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Jesmond Park Academy
    0.6 mi
    Good
  • Ravenswood Primary School
    0.6 mi
    Good

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

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