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5 Emperors Wharf, Skeldergate, York, YO1 6DQ

Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 1st
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
55 m²
592 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 66
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 5 Emperors Wharf

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

5 Emperors Wharf is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in York (YO1 6DQ). It has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (around 592 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band D. At 55 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 4 units on EPC record in 5 Emperors Wharf, where floor areas span 42–69 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to B, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (66 versus a best of 85). The latest certificate (August 2015) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78). Main heating runs on electricity. The latest certificate is from August 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 86% of similar EPCs). Across 2000–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £259,000 is 23.3% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£355/sq ft) was about 17.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold October 2023 for £210,000.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms1
Before you decide

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

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

5 Emperors Wharf's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 11 Aug 2025

Current Certificate
Aug 2015

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D66
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 11 August 2025

New assessment needed to sell or let
SDL Surveying

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th century1st Floor FlatEPC DNo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Emperors Wharf, Skeldergate, York, YO1 6DQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Emperors Wharf has no planning applications on record.

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But the area is active

10 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.

5 Emperors Wharf valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£259,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.7% per year over 23 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£210,000

Growth on file: 2.7% per year over 23 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 19 October 2023Most recent

    £210,000

    +82.7%over 22 years

  2. 23 October 2000

    £114,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in YO1 6DQ: £215,000 (2026–2023).

On the street

Versus other Skeldergate homes

Four headline reads against 42 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

5 Emperors Wharf is notably below the street on epc rating.

Price per m²

£3,818

Street avg £4,306

Below

Floor Area

55 m²

Street avg 63 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 2.3 t/year

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Emperors Wharf

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearbyEnvironmental risk flagged

Pick your report · from £14.99

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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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£324k

1 Albion Street

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£327k

1 Hampden Street

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2 bed1 bath
£337k

1 Falkland Street

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2 bed1 bath
£422k

1 Dewsbury Terrace

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the York district page.
Full York report

Crime

232/mo

Falling 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

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around YO1 6DQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for YO1 6DQ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.3dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for YO1 6DQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.8dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

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