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78 Fairfield Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 3BY

UPRN:4510086643Flat/Maisonette5 bedsBuilt 1900-1929
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band BEPC: C (70)
Data freshness:Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 3d ago (2026-11-01T13:52:03.123798+00:00)Planning· 6mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-20T08:19:50.636452+00:00)EPC· 6mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-20T10:58:39.129138+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)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
78 Fairfield Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 3BY

HP Score

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

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£464,000
£440k - £487kHigh
Estimate
£464k
Range
£440k – £487k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£2,750
£3k - £3k
Monthly
£2,750
Yield
7.11%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

78 Fairfield Road earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 77/100. Investment score 65/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is good (71/100). 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)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 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
77/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
65/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
22/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
71/ 100
High
Transit & Bike
Transit 33Bike 67
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£464,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£2,750
Gross Yield7.11%
1y Growth-9.8%
3y Growth-3.2%
5y Growth+0.6%
10y Growth+0.6%
Last Sold Price£308,000 (2020-08-19)
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
2NE2 3BY
Approval Rate
100%12mo
Development
low
  • 2026/1083/01/TPO
    TPO Application: London Plane (T1 on Sketch Plan) - 2m crown reduction and 10% Thin of canopy, Cherry (T2 on Sketch Plan) - crown raise canopy to 4m and 10% Thin of the canopy, Holly (T3 on Sketch Plan) - 2m crown reduction, Birch (T4 on Sketch Plan) - 1.5m Reduction of canopy TPO (1971/002)
    Pending
  • 2026/1069/01/TPO
    TPO Application: Sycamore (T1) - prune back to boundary to provide sufficient clearance of 3m from the property, Yew (T2) -prune back to boundary to provide sufficient clearance of 3m from the property, Sycamore (T3) - prune back to boundary to provide sufficient clearance of 3m from the property. (TPO 1991/011)
    Pending
  • 2026/1023/01/TCA
    Trees in a Conservation Area Notification: Beech (1 on Sketch Plan) - Reduce the crown back to previous pruning points, reducing crown by 3m and thin canopy by 10%.
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership59.5%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining999+ yrs
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2020-08-19
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£30,144
Population Density4,586 /km²
Owner Occupied35%
Age Distribution
0-15 5%16-64 89%65+ 6%
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Schools Nearby

  • West Jesmond Primary School
    0.1 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Northern Counties School
    0.1 mi
    Good
  • Newcastle High School for Girls GDST
    0.2 mi
    Inspected by ISI
  • Newcastle Preparatory School
    0.6 mi
    Inspected by ISI

2 of 7 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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