3 Albany Avenue, Harrogate, HG1 4NH
About 3 Albany Avenue
3 Albany Avenue is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Harrogate (HG1 4NH). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 721 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2023) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since January 2016. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a self-contained annexe and outbuildings.
At 67 m² the property is well over the postcode median (47 m² across 36 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 86% of similar EPCs). Across 1997–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £276,000 is 10.2% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£347/sq ft) was about 30.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: November 2023 at £250,500.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms3
- Dining roomYes
- CloakroomYes
Outside
- Private gardenRear
- GarageDouble
- OutbuildingsYes
Energy performance
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 16 July 2033
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Roof insulation improved
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has permanent outbuildings, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
3 Albany Avenue has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
6 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
Latest sale on 3 Albany Avenue was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.
£276,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.9% per year over 26 years.
£250,500
Growth on file: 6.9% per year over 26 years.
Sales timeline
15 November 2023Most recent
£250,500
+79.0%over 17 years7 September 2006
£139,950
+74.9%over 4 years26 May 2002
£80,000
+88.2%over 4 years11 June 1997
£42,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in HG1 4NH: £187,000 (2022–2018).
Versus other Albany Avenue homes
On price per m², 3 Albany Avenue stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£3,739
Street avg £2,823
Floor Area
67 m²
Street avg 70 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.3 t/year
Street avg 3.9 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
216/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Woodfield Road Top — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
Harrogate, Grove Road Community Primary School. 19 schools nearby.
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
52.5dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.9dB







