53 Cecil Street, Harrogate, HG1 4NP
About 53 Cecil Street
53 Cecil Street is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Harrogate (HG1 4NP). It has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (around 797 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2023) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in October 2008 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89).
On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. It changed hands recently, sold July 2025 for £220,000. Across 1996–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£276/sq ft) was about 55.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
Energy performance
53 Cecil Street ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water efficiency improved
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
More low energy lighting installed
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £885 · Includes VAT
Planning history
53 Cecil Street 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
Price for 53 Cecil Street has grown more than fourfold since the 1996 starting point.
£239,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.2% per year over 29 years.
£220,000
Growth on file: 6.2% per year over 29 years.
Sales timeline
24 July 2025Most recent
£220,000
+478.9%over 29 years29 April 1996
£38,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in HG1 4NP: £237,000 (2025–2023).
Nearby sales in HG1 4NP
Versus other Cecil Street homes
On years held, 53 Cecil Street runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£2,973
Street avg £2,277
Floor Area
74 m²
Street avg 82 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.0 t/year
Street avg 4.7 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
2/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
King Edwards Dr Top — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Harrogate, Bilton Grange Primary School. 19 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
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
52.3dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.8dB







