5 Firs Gate, Harrogate, HG2 9HE
About 5 Firs Gate
5 Firs Gate is a detached house in Harrogate (HG2 9HE). It has a recorded floor area of 138 m² (around 1485 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (October 2023) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in January 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good, lighting went from Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75).
One planning application is currently pending a decision in 2026.
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Energy performance
5 Firs Gate's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.
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Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water efficiency improved
More low energy lighting installed
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Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
There is a planning application currently awaiting a decision.
1 application on record at 5 Firs Gate, Harrogate, HG2 9HE
1 live now- Feb 2026ExtensionFullOutcome in report
Extension: Part single, part two storey · Rear of property
Remove rear conservatory and single storey element. Construct a part single, part two storey rear extension. Part garage conversion and alterations to the existing side fenestration.
- Documents
- 9 docs on file
- Reference
- 26/00771/FUL
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Sales history & valuation
5 Firs Gate has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£698,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
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 HG2 9HE: £440,000 (2021–1996).
Versus other Firs Gate homes
5 Firs Gate is notably below the street on floor area.
EPC Rating
56 (D)
Street avg 54 (E)
Floor Area
138 m²
Street avg 161 m²
CO₂ Emissions
8.1 t/year
Street avg 9.5 t/year
Habitable Rooms
7 rooms
Street avg 8 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
4/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Firs Avenue — bus stop.
Closest school
0.7 km
Oatlands Infant School. 11 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
49.2dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
39.9dB