What type of property is 5a, George Street, YO1 9QA?

5a, George Street, YO1 9QA is a semi-detached house.

How energy efficient is 5a, George Street, YO1 9QA?

The current EPC rating for 5a, George Street, YO1 9QA is C with a score of 80 out of 100, lodged in March 2020. It has dropped from a B recorded in October 2008. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5a, George Street, YO1 9QA?

5a, George Street, YO1 9QA has a recorded floor area of 47 m² (506 sq ft). That makes it about 8% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in YO1 9QA. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5a, George Street, YO1 9QA heated?

The latest EPC at 5a, George Street, YO1 9QA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5a, George Street, YO1 9QA?

5a, George Street, YO1 9QA is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 5a, George Street, YO1 9QA located?

5a, George Street, YO1 9QA sits in York. It falls within the YO1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 5a, George Street, YO1 9QA?

Police records around 5a, George Street, YO1 9QA 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.

Which schools serve 5a, George Street, YO1 9QA?

The closest primary school to 5a, George Street, YO1 9QA is Fishergate Primary School (487m), one of 25 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Millthorpe School (1.3km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 5a, George Street, YO1 9QA?

The closest bus stop to 5a, George Street, YO1 9QA is Student Castle, 56m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5a, George Street, York, YO1 9QA

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 3rd

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

47 m²

506 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 80

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social 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 semi-detached house in York (YO1 9QA). It has a recorded floor area of 47 m² (around 506 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band A. At 47 m² this is the 10th smallest of 23 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 30–122 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to C, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (80 versus a worst of 37). The latest certificate (March 2020) shows a C (score 80), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (October 2008); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good.

At 47 m² it sits well below the postcode median (72 m² across 22 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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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.

5a's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2020

EPC Rating

C80

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 11 March 2030

3 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2020from Oct 2008

EPC improved fromB83toC80

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

44%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5a, George Street, York, YO1 9QA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5a has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

7 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.

5a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£151,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in YO1 9QA: £239,000 (2025–2014).

Nearby sales in YO1 9QA

On the street

Versus other George Street homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 5a runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

80 (C)

Street avg 65 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

47 m²

Street avg 45 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.1 t/year

Street avg 2.3 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

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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.

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Crime

232/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Student Castle — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Fishergate Primary School. 30 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around YO1 9QA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.1dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for YO1 9QA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.5dB

Low

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FAQ

Common questions

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