26 Emperors Wharf, Skeldergate, York, YO1 6DQ
About 26 Emperors Wharf
26 Emperors Wharf is a one-bedroom end-of-terrace house in York (YO1 6DQ). It has a recorded floor area of 43 m² (around 463 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1996-2002. The latest certificate (September 2019) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since April 2009. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while main heating dropped from Average to Very Poor. Main heating runs on electricity. At 43 m² this is the 5th smallest of 43 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 33–210 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to B across 43 units on file.
Across 1998–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£460/sq ft) was about 52.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 43 m² it's 23.2% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (56 m² median across 42 EPCs). Most recent transfer: October 2018 at £213,000.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms1
- Bathrooms1
- Open-plan layoutYes
Outside
- Communal gardenYes
- GarageYes
Building
- Heating systemElectric
- ConciergeYes
- RefurbishedYes
Everything you need to know about 26 Emperors Wharf
The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.
30-day money-back guarantee

Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating system changed
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
26 Emperors Wharf has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
10applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 3 things worth checking at 26 Emperors Wharf
Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
- Environmental risk flagged
30-day money-back guarantee
Sales history & valuation
Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1998.
£227,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.0% per year over 20 years.
£213,000
Growth on file: 6.0% per year over 20 years.
Sales timeline
4 October 2018Most recent
£213,000
+218.1%over 19 years6 October 1998
£66,950
Median price across the last 5 sales in YO1 6DQ: £210,000 (2025–2022).
Nearby sales in YO1 6DQ
27 Emperors Wharf, Skeldergate, York, YO1 6DQ
Sold Aug 2025
£180,0002 Emperors Wharf, Skeldergate, York, YO1 6DQ
Sold May 2024
£450,0005 Emperors Wharf, Skeldergate, York, YO1 6DQ
Sold Oct 2023
£210,00035 Emperors Wharf, Skeldergate, York, YO1 6DQ
Sold Jul 2023
£205,00020 Emperors Wharf, Skeldergate, York, YO1 6DQ
Sold Oct 2022
£300,000
Versus other Skeldergate homes
On floor area, 26 Emperors Wharf runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£4,953
Street avg £4,203
Floor Area
43 m²
Street avg 63 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.3 t/year
Street avg 2.4 t/year
Everything you need to know about 26 Emperors Wharf
The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.
30-day money-back guarantee

Similar properties nearby
1 Clifford House, Lady Anne Court, Skeldergate
YO1 6DT
1 Queens Staith Mews
YO1 6HH
1 Cromwell House, Cromwell Road
YO1 6DU
1 Centurion Square, Skeldergate
YO1 6DP
1 Crambeck Court, Fetter Lane
YO1 6BZ
1 Buckingham Court
YO1 6EQ
1 Albion Street
YO1 6HJ
1 Hampden Street
YO1 6EA
The neighbourhood at a glance
Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.
Crime
5/mo
Rising year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Clifford Street — bus stop.
Closest school
0.5 km
Scarcroft Primary School. 30 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
55.3dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
45.8dB






