Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
12 Almsford Close, Harrogate, HG2 8EF
2 planning records
Estimated value
£685,000
- Since the 2018 sale (£555,000)+23%
- Against HG2 8EF's recent median (£390,000)+76%
Newest record on this page: July 2022. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
161 m²
1733 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£685,000
- Against its 2018 sale (£555,000)+23%
- Against HG2 8EF's recent median (£390,000)+76%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 12 Almsford Close is modelled from its 161 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in HG2 8EF. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
161 m² from the EPC lodged in September 2018
Sales of this home
2 sales recorded, the latest in 2018
Recent sales in HG2 8EF
5 sales, median £390,000 (2022–2013)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: July 2022 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | 1 of 2 applications | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
Latest sale on 12 Almsford Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.
Sales timeline
7 December 2018Most recent
£555,000
+113.5%over 5 years6 October 2013
£260,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in HG2 8EF: £390,000 (2022–2013).
Nearby sales in HG2 8EF
What this page doesn't show
1 potential issue has already been flagged for 12 Almsford Close, Harrogate, HG2 8EF. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Larger development activity nearbyIn report
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
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About 12 Almsford Close
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
12 Almsford Close is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Harrogate (HG2 8EF). It has a recorded floor area of 161 m² (around 1733 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (September 2018) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in August 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average.
At 161 m² the property is well over the postcode median (104 m² across 4 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and partial demolition, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2013–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 15.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £685,000 is 23.4% above the 2018 sale price. Sold December 2018 for £555,000.
What this property has
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Inside
- Bedrooms4
- Bathrooms2
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Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
12 Almsford Close ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.
Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Sept 2018
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
6.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Valid until 30 September 2028
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Nov 2013from Aug 2013
EPC improved fromE39toD55
Heating Controls
Prog + StatProg + TRVs
Heating controls changed
Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System
Hot water system upgraded
Low Energy Lighting
30%0%
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Sept 2018from Nov 2013
EPC improved fromD55toC70
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Windows
SingleFull Double
Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing
Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity
Cavity wall insulation installed
Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated
Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+
Low Energy Lighting
0%52%
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 12 Almsford Close, Harrogate, HG2 8EF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.
2 applications on record at 12 Almsford Close, Harrogate, HG2 8EF
2decisions1extensions15documents7nearby
Flagged:Demolition
- Dec 2015DemolitionFullOutcome in report
Erection of single and 2 storey extension and demolition of garage and link extension.
Extension- Documents
- 10 docs on file
- Reference
- 15/04472/FUL
- More recent applications — locked
- AmendmentMar 2016Decision
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Versus other Almsford Close homes
Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
On epc rating, 12 Almsford Close stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£3,447
Street avg £3,536
Floor Area
161 m²
Street avg 106 m²
Habitable Rooms
7 rooms
Street avg 6 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
6.0 t/year
Street avg 5.3 t/year
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.
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
141/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Almsford Drive — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
Oatlands Community Junior School. 15 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- Oatlands Community Junior SchoolPrimary195m
- Oatlands Infant SchoolPrimary480m
- St John Fisher Catholic AcademySecondary1.1km
- St Aidan's Church of England High SchoolSecondary1.3km
Nearest stops
- Almsford DriveBus stop140m
- Ash RoadBus stop151m
- Almsford RoadBus stop240m
- Hammerain HouseBus stop284m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences675 reports37%
- Anti-social Behaviour358 reports19%
- Shoplifting184 reports10%
- Criminal Damage & Arson136 reports7%
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
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around HG2 8EF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
47.6dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
38.3dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 12 Almsford Close is modelled from its 161 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in HG2 8EF. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 2 sales are recorded for 12 Almsford Close. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 12 Almsford Close was lodged in September 2018 at band C and is valid until September 2028. 3 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 2 applications are matched to 12 Almsford Close. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 13 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 15 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from HG2 8EF, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 12 Almsford Close is in council tax band D. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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