What energy rating does 51b, Front Street, YO24 3BR have?

The current EPC rating for 51b, Front Street, YO24 3BR is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in January 2026. It has improved from a F recorded in July 2013 (3 bands). Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 51b, Front Street, YO24 3BR?

51b, Front Street, YO24 3BR has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (818 sq ft). That makes it about 33% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in YO24 3BR. Source: EPC Register.

How is 51b, Front Street, YO24 3BR heated?

The latest EPC at 51b, Front Street, YO24 3BR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 51b, Front Street, YO24 3BR?

51b, Front Street, YO24 3BR is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 51b, Front Street, YO24 3BR located?

51b, Front Street, YO24 3BR sits in Acomb, York, York. It falls within the YO24 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 51b, Front Street, YO24 3BR?

Police records around 51b, Front Street, YO24 3BR show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 8 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 32% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 51b, Front Street, YO24 3BR?

The closest primary school to 51b, Front Street, YO24 3BR is Hob Moor Community Primary Academy (736m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is York High School (637m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 51b, Front Street, YO24 3BR?

The closest bus stop to 51b, Front Street, YO24 3BR is Acomb Church Hall, 12m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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51b, Front Street, Acomb, York, YO24 3BR

Property type

Detached

Floor 00

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

76 m²

818 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 51b

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

51b is a detached house in Acomb, York, York (YO24 3BR). It has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (around 818 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. At 76 m² this is the 25th 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 71). When first surveyed in July 2013 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 76 m² the property is well over the postcode median (56 m² across 29 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 79% 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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 6)

Jan 2026

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2020from Jul 2013

EPC improved fromF36toD58

Hot Water

Very PoorGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Nov 2023from Feb 2020

EPC improved fromD58toE49

Low Energy Lighting

78%50%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Jan 2026from Nov 2023

EPC improved fromE49toC74

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

SingleHigh Performance

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraGround Floor FlatEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919 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 51b, Front Street, Acomb, York, YO24 3BR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

51b 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

51b has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£169,000

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.

Median price across the last 5 sales in YO24 3BR: £343,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in YO24 3BR

On the street

Versus other Front Street homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 51b runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

71 (C)

Street avg 62 (D)

Above

Floor Area

76 m²

Street avg 58 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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Area

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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.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around YO24 3BR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for YO24 3BR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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