What type of property is 2a, Westminster Drive, HG3 1LW?

2a, Westminster Drive, HG3 1LW is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 2a, Westminster Drive, HG3 1LW last change hands?

2a, Westminster Drive, HG3 1LW last sold for £520,000 in March 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £203,000 in November 2010. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 2a, Westminster Drive, HG3 1LW appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between November 2010 and March 2024, 2a, Westminster Drive, HG3 1LW rose from £203,000 to £520,000, a change of £317,000. That works out to roughly +7.3% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2a, Westminster Drive, HG3 1LW?

The current EPC rating for 2a, Westminster Drive, HG3 1LW is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in April 2014. It has improved from a F recorded in September 2010 (3 bands). Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2a, Westminster Drive, HG3 1LW?

2a, Westminster Drive, HG3 1LW has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (732 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 61% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in HG3 1LW. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2a, Westminster Drive, HG3 1LW heated?

The latest EPC at 2a, Westminster Drive, HG3 1LW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2a, Westminster Drive, HG3 1LW?

2a, Westminster Drive, HG3 1LW is in council tax band E.

Where is 2a, Westminster Drive, HG3 1LW located?

2a, Westminster Drive, HG3 1LW sits in Burn Bridge, Harrogate, Harrogate. It falls within the HG3 postcode district in North Yorkshire.

Is 2a, Westminster Drive, HG3 1LW in a safe area?

Police records around 2a, Westminster Drive, HG3 1LW show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 7 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 41% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 2a, Westminster Drive, HG3 1LW?

The closest primary school to 2a, Westminster Drive, HG3 1LW is Pannal Primary School (629m), one of 5 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Rossett School (1.9km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 2a, Westminster Drive, HG3 1LW?

The closest bus stop to 2a, Westminster Drive, HG3 1LW is Westminster Gate, 75m away. The nearest rail option is Pannal Rail Station, 740m away.

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2a, Westminster Drive, Burn Bridge, Harrogate, HG3 1LW

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

68 m²

732 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2a

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

2a is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Burn Bridge, Harrogate, Harrogate (HG3 1LW). It has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (around 732 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (April 2014) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in September 2010 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Poor to Very Good and window efficiency went from Poor to Good. The latest certificate is from April 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2010–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £456,000 is 12.3% below the 2024 sale of £520,000, a rare downward gap that often correlates with deferred maintenance or unfinished works. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£710/sq ft) was about 185.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 68 m² it sits well below the postcode median (176 m² across 16 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Most recent transfer: March 2024 at £520,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

2a ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 22 Apr 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2014

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2014from Sept 2010

EPC improved fromF36toC71

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

10%78%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2a, Westminster Drive, Burn Bridge, Harrogate, HG3 1LW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2a 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

2a has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2010.

Current estimate

£456,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.3% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£520,000

Growth on file: 7.3% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

21 March 2024Most recent
£520,000
+52.9%over 9 years
7 August 2014
£340,000
+67.5%over 3 years
9 November 2010
£203,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in HG3 1LW: £670,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in HG3 1LW

On the street

Versus other Westminster Drive homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

2a outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£7,647

Street avg £3,304

Strongly above

Floor Area

68 m²

Street avg 177 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 9.3 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Westminster Gate — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Pannal Primary School. 7 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around HG3 1LW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for HG3 1LW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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