17 Smales Street, York, YO1 6EW
About 17 Smales Street
17 Smales Street is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in York (YO1 6EW). It has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (around 700 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2024) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in February 2014 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89). Other recorded features include a balcony and outbuildings.
Today's modelled estimate of £320,000 sits 77.8% above the 2014 sale of £180,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£257/sq ft) was about 81.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 87% of similar EPCs). Last changed hands 12 years ago, in June 2014.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms2
- Dining roomYes
Outside
- Private gardenRear
- BalconyYes
- OutbuildingsYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Upgraded to gas central heating
Connected to mains gas supply
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Roof insulation improved
Planning history
17 Smales Street has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
10applications of note in the surrounding area
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Sales history & valuation
17 Smales Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£320,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£180,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
12 June 2014Most recent
£180,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in YO1 6EW: £500,000 (2024–2015).
Versus other Smales Street homes
On epc rating, 17 Smales Street stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£2,769
Street avg £2,692
Floor Area
65 m²
Street avg 84 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.3 t/year
Street avg 4.7 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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
Micklegate — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
Scarcroft Primary School. 32 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
55.4dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
46.4dB







