157 Otley Road, Harrogate, HG2 0DA
About 157 Otley Road
157 Otley Road is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Harrogate (HG2 0DA). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2021) shows a C (score 70). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since May 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88).
It hasn't traded since April 2008, a hold of 18 years that's notably long for the area. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Today's modelled estimate of £287,000 sits 62.6% above the 2008 sale of £176,500. At 71 m² it's 20.2% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (89 m² median across 16 EPCs). Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 81% of similar EPCs).
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms1
- Open-plan layoutYes
- Dining roomYes
Outside
- Private gardenRear
- GarageSingle
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 18 February 2031
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water efficiency decreased
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
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Planning history
157 Otley Road has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
2 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.
£287,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£176,500
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
6 April 2008Most recent
£176,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in HG2 0DA: £500,000 (2026–2022).
Versus other Otley Road homes
On floor area, 157 Otley Road runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£2,486
Street avg £3,257
Floor Area
71 m²
Street avg 101 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.0 t/year
Street avg 5.0 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.
Crime
141/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.0 km
Plantation Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.8 km
Rossett School. 15 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
48.9dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
39.1dB







