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87a, Flat A, Skipton Road, Harrogate, HG1 4LF

1 planning record
Property type
End terrace
Floor 02
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
72 m²
775 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 68
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 87a

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

87a is an end-of-terrace house in Harrogate (HG1 4LF). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 775 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in December 2014 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 72). At 72 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 3 units on EPC record in 87a, where floor areas span 50–72 m².

One planning record on file: change of use to residential approved in 2024. Past consents include change of use to residential, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Current Certificate(1 of 8)
Jan 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D68
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
3.1 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 7 January 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2015from Dec 2014
EPC improved fromE53toG11
Heating System
Gas BoilerRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel
GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls
Prog + StatThermostat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
Main SystemGas Multipoint

Hot water system changed

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
33%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Jan 2016from Jan 2015
EPC improved fromG11toE50
Heating System
Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel
ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls
ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Gas MultipointMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
100%30%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Jan 2016from Jan 2016
EPC improved fromE50toF23
Heating System
Gas BoilerStorage Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel
GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls
Prog + StatManual

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
Main SystemGas Multipoint

Hot water system changed

Jun 2020from Jan 2016
EPC improved fromF23toG18
Nov 2020from Jun 2020
EPC improved fromG18toD66
Heating System
Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel
ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls
ManualFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Gas MultipointMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
20%60%

More low energy lighting installed

Jan 2026from Nov 2020
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
60%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era2nd Floor FlatEPC DPre-1919 build

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 87a, Flat A, Skipton Road, Harrogate, HG1 4LF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 87a, Flat A, Skipton Road, Harrogate, HG1 4LF

1decisions8documents6nearby
Flagged:Change of use
  1. Mar 2024
    Change of UseFull
    Outcome in report

    Change of use of opticians (Use Class E) to 2no. residential flats (Use Class C3).

    Documents
    8 docs on file
    Reference
    ZC24/00088/FUL
    Full record in report

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  • All 1 application on this property in full, plus 6 notable nearby
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

87a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£151,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in HG1 4LF: £180,000 (2025–2023).

On the street

Versus other Skipton Road homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating

68 (D)

Street avg 63 (D)

Above

Floor Area

72 m²

Street avg 68 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 87a

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

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Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£151k

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Flat1 bed1 bath
£149k

6a, Flat 5, Devonshire Place

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Flat
£149k

6a, Flat 6, Devonshire Place

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Flat
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87a, Flat C, Skipton Road

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Flat
£154k

3 5, Flat 12, Granby Road

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Flat
£155k

3 5, Flat 16, Granby Road

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Flat
£161k

87a, Flat B, Skipton Road

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Flat
£162k

6a, Flat 4, Devonshire Place

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Flat
Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Harrogate district page.
Full Harrogate report

Crime

216/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Waterloo Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Harrogate, Grove Road Community Primary School. 21 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around HG1 4LF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for HG1 4LF

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.3dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for HG1 4LF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.7dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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