What kind of home is 5a, Foss View, YO1 7NG?

5a, Foss View, YO1 7NG is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What did 5a, Foss View, YO1 7NG sell for?

5a, Foss View, YO1 7NG last sold for £335,000 in January 2012, around 15 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5a, Foss View, YO1 7NG?

The current EPC rating for 5a, Foss View, YO1 7NG is B with a score of 82 out of 100, lodged in October 2023. It has improved from a C recorded in September 2011. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5a, Foss View, YO1 7NG?

5a, Foss View, YO1 7NG has a recorded floor area of 94 m² (1,012 sq ft), around 47 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 11% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in YO1 7NG. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5a, Foss View, YO1 7NG use?

The latest EPC at 5a, Foss View, YO1 7NG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5a, Foss View, YO1 7NG?

5a, Foss View, YO1 7NG is in council tax band E.

Which area is 5a, Foss View, YO1 7NG in?

5a, Foss View, YO1 7NG sits in York. It falls within the YO1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 5a, Foss View, YO1 7NG?

Police records around 5a, Foss View, YO1 7NG 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 5a, Foss View, YO1 7NG?

The closest primary school to 5a, Foss View, YO1 7NG is St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy (634m), one of 24 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Millthorpe School (1.6km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 5a, Foss View, YO1 7NG?

The closest bus stop to 5a, Foss View, YO1 7NG is Hungate, 220m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5a, Foss View, York, YO1 7NG

EPC BNotable views

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 01

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

94 m²

1012 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 82

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 5a

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

5a is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in York (YO1 7NG). It has a recorded floor area of 94 m² (around 1012 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (October 2023) returns a B (score 82), comfortably above the UK average. When first surveyed in September 2011 the rating was C, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. Other recorded features include a balcony and notable views.

15 years since the last transfer (January 2012). Today's modelled estimate of £434,000 is 29.6% above the 2012 sale price.

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
Bathrooms2
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingAllocated
BalconyYes
Notable viewsYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2023

EPC Rating

B82

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 8 October 2033

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2023from Sept 2011

EPC improved fromC79toB82

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

30%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5a, Foss View, York, YO1 7NG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5a has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

4 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.

Current estimate

£434,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2012)

£335,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

27 January 2012Most recent
£335,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in YO1 7NG: £325,000 (2022–2011).

Nearby sales in YO1 7NG

On the street

Versus other Foss View homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 5a stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,564

Street avg £4,296

On par

Floor Area

94 m²

Street avg 73 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.7 t/year

Street avg 1.5 t/year

Strongly below

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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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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.

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Crime

232/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Hungate — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy. 29 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around YO1 7NG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for YO1 7NG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.0dB

Low

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60 dB

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FAQ

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