What type of property is 5 Leicester Way, YO1 9QG?

5 Leicester Way, YO1 9QG is a 1-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 5 Leicester Way, YO1 9QG last change hands?

5 Leicester Way, YO1 9QG last sold for £130,000 in July 2019, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £29,000 in July 1997, so prices have been rising over 22 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 5 Leicester Way, YO1 9QG appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between July 1997 and July 2019, 5 Leicester Way, YO1 9QG rose from £29,000 to £130,000, a change of £101,000. That works out to roughly +7% per year compounded over 22 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 Leicester Way, YO1 9QG?

The current EPC rating for 5 Leicester Way, YO1 9QG is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in May 2019. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Leicester Way, YO1 9QG?

5 Leicester Way, YO1 9QG has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (484 sq ft), around 45 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Leicester Way, YO1 9QG heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Leicester Way, YO1 9QG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Leicester Way, YO1 9QG?

5 Leicester Way, YO1 9QG 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 5 Leicester Way, YO1 9QG located?

5 Leicester Way, YO1 9QG sits in York. It falls within the YO1 postcode district.

What is crime like near 5 Leicester Way, YO1 9QG?

Police records around 5 Leicester Way, YO1 9QG 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 5 Leicester Way, YO1 9QG?

The closest primary school to 5 Leicester Way, YO1 9QG is Fishergate Primary School (264m), one of 26 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Millthorpe School (1.1km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 5 Leicester Way, YO1 9QG?

The closest bus stop to 5 Leicester Way, YO1 9QG is The Barbican Coach Stop, 105m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Leicester Way, York, YO1 9QG

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor Ground

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

45 m²

484 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 5 Leicester Way

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

5 Leicester Way is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in York (YO1 9QG). It has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (around 484 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. At 45 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (45–47 m²). The latest certificate (May 2019) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band.

Across 1997–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £159,000 is 22.3% above the 2019 sale price. Last sale on file: £130,000 in July 2019.

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

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes

Building

Heating systemGas
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.

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

Current Certificate

May 2019

EPC Rating

C76

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 27 May 2029

2 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Leicester Way, York, YO1 9QG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Leicester Way 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.

5 Leicester Way has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£159,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.0% per year over 22 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£130,000

Growth on file: 7.0% per year over 22 years.

Sales timeline

31 July 2019Most recent
£130,000
+348.3%over 22 years
3 July 1997
£29,000

Median price across the last 2 sales in YO1 9QG: £122,250 (2018–2006).

Nearby sales in YO1 9QG

6 Leicester Way, York, YO1 9QG
Sold Mar 2018
£132,500

On the street

Versus other Leicester Way homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

5 Leicester Way is notably below the street on floor area.

EPC Rating

76 (C)

Street avg 73 (C)

Above

Floor Area

45 m²

Street avg 46 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.4 t/year

Street avg 1.7 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

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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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2 bed

£238k

1 Mayfair House, Piccadilly

YO1 9QJ

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£296k

1 Malt Shovel Court, Walmgate

YO1 9TB

2 bed2 bath

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

The Barbican Coach Stop — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Fishergate Primary School. 31 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for YO1 9QG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

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