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 27.3% 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
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
1 Scholars Court valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£198,000
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 (2025–2023).
Nearby sales in YO24 1UB
5 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
£208,00030 Scholars Court, Principal Rise, Dringhouses, York, YO24 1UB
Sold Jul 2023
£103,057
Versus other Principal Rise homes
On years held, 1 Scholars Court runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£3,426
Street avg £2,843
Floor Area
54 m²
Street avg 57 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.3 t/year
Street avg 2.0 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
3/mo
Steady 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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Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
51.8dB

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