51a, Front Street, Acomb, York, YO24 3BR
About 51a
51a is an end-of-terrace house in Acomb, York, York (YO24 3BR). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 775 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. At 72 m² this is the 23rd smallest of 30 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 31–134 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a C (score 77), near the top of 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 Very Poor to Poor and window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
At 72 m² it's 28.6% larger than the typical home in the postcode (56 m² median across 29 EPCs). Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 79% of similar EPCs). On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£443/sq ft) was about 99.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: September 2024 at £343,000.
Energy performance
51a's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing
Wall insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Get a survey for this property
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 £955 · Includes VAT
Planning history
51a has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
14 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
51a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£370,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£343,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
19 September 2024Most recent
£343,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in YO24 3BR: £255,000 (2025–2021).
Nearby sales in YO24 3BR
Highcroft Court, Apartment 7, Front Street, Acomb, York, YO24 3BR
Sold Sept 2025
£183,00077 Front Street, Acomb, York, YO24 3BR
Sold Aug 2025
£465,000Flat A, 61 Front Street, Acomb, York, YO24 3BR
Sold Oct 2022
£255,00067a, Front Street, Acomb, York, YO24 3BR
Sold Aug 2022
£375,000Highcroft Court, Apartment 1, Front Street, Acomb, York, YO24 3BR
Sold Dec 2021
£150,000
Versus other Front Street homes
51a is notably below the street on years held.
Price per m²
£4,764
Street avg £3,228
Floor Area
72 m²
Street avg 58 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.4 t/year
Street avg 3.1 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
3/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.0 km
Acomb Church Hall — bus stop.
Closest school
0.6 km
York High School. 19 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
50.3dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
39.4dB







