Flat 2, 87 Scarcroft Road, York, YO24 1DB
About Flat 2
Flat 2 is a one-bedroom end-of-terrace house in York (YO24 1DB). It has a recorded floor area of 38 m² (around 409 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (February 2022) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since February 2011. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and window efficiency went from Poor to Average; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76). At 38 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 4 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 36–47 m².
At 38 m² it sits well below the postcode median (64 m² across 6 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 2004–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £153,000 is 17.7% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£318/sq ft) was about 99.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in October 2016, so it's been off the market for around 10 years.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms1
- Bathrooms1
- Dining roomYes
Building
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water efficiency decreased
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Wall insulation improved
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £820 · Includes VAT
Planning history
Flat 2 has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
5 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
Flat 2 valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£153,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.5% per year over 12 years.
£130,000
Growth on file: 3.5% per year over 12 years.
Sales timeline
20 October 2016Most recent
£130,000
+52.9%over 12 years29 April 2004
£85,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in YO24 1DB: £112,500 (2015–2002).
Versus other Scarcroft Road homes
Years Held for Flat 2 lags the street by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£3,421
Street avg £2,567
Floor Area
38 m²
Street avg 61 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.1 t/year
Street avg 3.5 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
3/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
The Mount — bus stop.
Closest school
0.1 km
All Saints Catholic School York. 30 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
52.1dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.5dB







