What energy rating does 7 Franklins Yard, Flat 4, Fossgate, YO1 9TN have?

The current EPC rating for 7 Franklins Yard, Flat 4, Fossgate, YO1 9TN is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in September 2025. It has improved from a E recorded in June 2018 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

How big is 7 Franklins Yard, Flat 4, Fossgate, YO1 9TN?

7 Franklins Yard, Flat 4, Fossgate, YO1 9TN has a recorded floor area of 23 m² (248 sq ft). That makes it about 60% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in YO1 9TN. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 7 Franklins Yard, Flat 4, Fossgate, YO1 9TN use?

The latest EPC at 7 Franklins Yard, Flat 4, Fossgate, YO1 9TN records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Which area is 7 Franklins Yard, Flat 4, Fossgate, YO1 9TN in?

7 Franklins Yard, Flat 4, Fossgate, YO1 9TN sits in York. It falls within the YO1 postcode district.

Is 7 Franklins Yard, Flat 4, Fossgate, YO1 9TN in a safe area?

Police records around 7 Franklins Yard, Flat 4, Fossgate, YO1 9TN 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 7 Franklins Yard, Flat 4, Fossgate, YO1 9TN?

The closest primary school to 7 Franklins Yard, Flat 4, Fossgate, YO1 9TN is St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy (659m), one of 26 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 7 Franklins Yard, Flat 4, Fossgate, YO1 9TN?

The closest bus stop to 7 Franklins Yard, Flat 4, Fossgate, YO1 9TN is Merchantgate, 83m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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7 Franklins Yard, Flat 4, Fossgate, York, YO1 9TN

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

23 m²

248 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 7 Franklins Yard

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

7 Franklins Yard is a mid-terrace house in York (YO1 9TN). It has a recorded floor area of 23 m² (around 248 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. At 23 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 4 units on EPC record in 7 Franklins Yard, where floor areas span 20–24 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (September 2025) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in June 2018 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. Main heating runs on electricity.

At 23 m² it sits well below the postcode median (58 m² across 9 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 78% of similar EPCs).

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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.

7 Franklins Yard's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Sept 2025

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

0.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 2 September 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2025from Jun 2018

EPC improved fromE46toD62

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Sept 2025from Jun 2025

EPC improved fromD62toC71

Heating System

Room HeatersStorage Heaters

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Hot Water

ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era1st Floor FlatEPC CPre-1919 buildNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) wallsLow flood risk

Because the property was built before 1919, has no mains gas supply, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Franklins Yard, Flat 4, Fossgate, York, YO1 9TN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 Franklins Yard 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.

7 Franklins Yard has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£150,000

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.

On the street

Versus other Fossgate homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

7 Franklins Yard outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

71 (C)

Street avg 64 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

23 m²

Street avg 51 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

0.5 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

1 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Merchantgate — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy. 31 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for YO1 9TN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

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