1 Scholars Court, Principal Rise, Dringhouses, York, YO24 1UB
About 1 Scholars Court
1 Scholars Court is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Dringhouses, York, York (YO24 1UB). It has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (around 581 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (January 2023) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in September 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Good to Very Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). Main heating runs on electricity. The property has solar panels on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. At 54 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 5 units on EPC record in 1 Scholars Court, where floor areas span 52–60 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to B across 5 units on file.
Across 2012–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.9% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£318/sq ft) was about 27.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold September 2023 for £185,000.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
- Dining roomYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
Building
- Central heatingYes
- Solar panelsYes
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 10 January 2033
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water system upgraded
Wall insulation upgraded
More low energy lighting installed
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £820 · Includes VAT
Planning history
1 Scholars Court 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
£189,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.9% per year over 11 years.
£185,000
Growth on file: 2.9% per year over 11 years.
Sales timeline
21 September 2023Most recent
£185,000
+23.3%over 4 years19 December 2018
£150,000
+11.1%over 6 years9 November 2012
£134,995
Median price across the last 5 sales in YO24 1UB: £180,000 (2026–2025).
Nearby sales in YO24 1UB
30 Scholars Court, Principal Rise, Dringhouses, York, YO24 1UB
Sold May 2026
£105,7005 Scholars Court, Principal Rise, Dringhouses, York, YO24 1UB
Sold Sept 2025
£180,00028 Scholars Court, Principal Rise, Dringhouses, York, YO24 1UB
Sold Aug 2025
£96,30045 Scholars Court, Principal Rise, Dringhouses, York, YO24 1UB
Sold Mar 2025
£181,50042 Scholars Court, Principal Rise, Dringhouses, York, YO24 1UB
Sold Feb 2025
£208,000
Versus other Principal Rise homes
On co₂ emissions, 1 Scholars Court runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£3,426
Street avg £2,829
Floor Area
54 m²
Street avg 58 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.3 t/year
Street avg 1.9 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
210/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Old Moor Lane — bus stop.
Closest school
0.1 km
York College. 18 schools nearby.
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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
51.8dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.1dB







