What type of property is 2 Fairfax Street, YO1 6EB?

2 Fairfax Street, YO1 6EB is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 2 Fairfax Street, YO1 6EB?

2 Fairfax Street, YO1 6EB last sold for £230,000 in January 2012, around 14 years ago. Before that, it sold for £186,000 in October 2006, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 2 Fairfax Street, YO1 6EB changed over time?

Across 2 sales between October 2006 and January 2012, 2 Fairfax Street, YO1 6EB rose from £186,000 to £230,000, a change of £44,000. That works out to roughly +4.1% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2 Fairfax Street, YO1 6EB?

The current EPC rating for 2 Fairfax Street, YO1 6EB is D with a score of 58 out of 100, lodged in November 2022. It has improved from a E recorded in July 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Fairfax Street, YO1 6EB?

2 Fairfax Street, YO1 6EB has a recorded floor area of 93 m² (1,001 sq ft), around 47 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 48% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in YO1 6EB. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Fairfax Street, YO1 6EB heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Fairfax Street, YO1 6EB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 Fairfax Street, YO1 6EB?

2 Fairfax Street, YO1 6EB is in council tax band C.

Where is 2 Fairfax Street, YO1 6EB located?

2 Fairfax Street, YO1 6EB sits in York. It falls within the YO1 postcode district.

Is 2 Fairfax Street, YO1 6EB in a safe area?

Police records around 2 Fairfax Street, YO1 6EB show an average of 5 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Shoplifting makes up roughly 44% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (35% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 2 Fairfax Street, YO1 6EB?

The closest primary school to 2 Fairfax Street, YO1 6EB is Scarcroft Primary School (352m), one of 25 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is All Saints Catholic School York (680m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 2 Fairfax Street, YO1 6EB?

The closest bus stop to 2 Fairfax Street, YO1 6EB is Victoria Bar, 209m away. The nearest rail option is Main Entrance, 485m away.

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2 Fairfax Street, York, YO1 6EB

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

93 m²

1001 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 58

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 2 Fairfax Street

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

2 Fairfax Street is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in York (YO1 6EB). It has a recorded floor area of 93 m² (around 1001 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (November 2022) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in July 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump.

At 93 m² the property is well over the postcode median (66 m² across 38 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2006–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £354,000 sits 53.9% above the 2012 sale of £230,000. Last sold in January 2012, so it's been off the market for around 14 years.

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
Dining roomYes

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2022

EPC Rating

D58

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

5.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2022from Jul 2011

EPC improved fromE40toD58

Windows

SinglePartial Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Fairfax Street, York, YO1 6EB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Fairfax Street has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

10applications of note in the surrounding area

Before you offer

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

2 Fairfax Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£354,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.1% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£230,000

Growth on file: 4.1% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

20 January 2012Most recent
£230,000
+23.7%over 5 years
19 October 2006
£186,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in YO1 6EB: £320,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in YO1 6EB

On the street

Versus other Fairfax Street homes

Four headline reads against 37 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

2 Fairfax Street is notably below the street on co₂ emissions.

Price per m²

£2,473

Street avg £3,278

Below

Floor Area

93 m²

Street avg 75 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

5.1 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

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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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

5/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Victoria Bar — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Scarcroft Primary School. 32 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.5dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for YO1 6EB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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