What kind of home is 23 Fairfax Street, YO1 6EB?

23 Fairfax Street, YO1 6EB is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 23 Fairfax Street, YO1 6EB last change hands?

23 Fairfax Street, YO1 6EB last sold for £151,000 in June 2004, around 22 years ago. Before that, it sold for £57,500 in September 1996, so prices have been rising over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 23 Fairfax Street, YO1 6EB appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between September 1996 and June 2004, 23 Fairfax Street, YO1 6EB rose from £57,500 to £151,000, a change of £93,500. That works out to roughly +13.3% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 23 Fairfax Street, YO1 6EB?

The current EPC rating for 23 Fairfax Street, YO1 6EB is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in February 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in May 2014. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 23 Fairfax Street, YO1 6EB?

23 Fairfax Street, YO1 6EB has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (603 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 11% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in YO1 6EB. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 23 Fairfax Street, YO1 6EB use?

The latest EPC at 23 Fairfax Street, YO1 6EB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 23 Fairfax Street, YO1 6EB?

23 Fairfax Street, YO1 6EB is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 23 Fairfax Street, YO1 6EB in?

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

Is 23 Fairfax Street, YO1 6EB in a safe area?

Police records around 23 Fairfax Street, YO1 6EB show an average of 232 reported crimes per month over the last 18 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 32% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (19% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 23 Fairfax Street, YO1 6EB?

The closest primary school to 23 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.

What transport links are near 23 Fairfax Street, YO1 6EB?

The closest bus stop to 23 Fairfax Street, YO1 6EB is Victoria Bar, 209m away. The nearest rail option is Main Entrance, 485m away.

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23 Fairfax Street, York, YO1 6EB

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

56 m²

603 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Freehold

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Overview

About 23 Fairfax Street

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

23 Fairfax Street is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in York (YO1 6EB). It has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (around 603 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in May 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Period features are noted in the property record.

It hasn't traded since June 2004, a hold of 22 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1996–2004, sale prices on this property compounded at 13.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £304,000 sits 101.3% above the 2004 sale of £151,000. At 56 m² it's 18.2% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (69 m² median across 38 EPCs). Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 76% of similar EPCs).

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

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

Building

TenureFreehold
Heating systemGas
Period featuresYes
RefurbishedYes

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2026

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 25 February 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2026from May 2014

EPC improved fromD65toC69

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

67%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseFreeholdEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 23 Fairfax Street, York, YO1 6EB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

23 Fairfax Street has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

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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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1996.

Current estimate

£304,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 13.3% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2004)

£151,000

Growth on file: 13.3% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

17 June 2004Most recent
£151,000
+162.6%over 7 years
29 September 1996
£57,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in YO1 6EB: £320,000 (2026–2025).

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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.

CO₂ Emissions for 23 Fairfax Street runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,696

Street avg £3,349

Below

Floor Area

56 m²

Street avg 76 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

Strongly above

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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

232/mo

Falling 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

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60 dB

65 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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