What kind of home is 2 Poplar Street, YO26 4SG?

2 Poplar Street, YO26 4SG is a semi-detached house.

When did 2 Poplar Street, YO26 4SG last change hands?

2 Poplar Street, YO26 4SG last sold for £252,500 in July 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £136,000 in April 2009. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 2 Poplar Street, YO26 4SG appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between April 2009 and July 2024, 2 Poplar Street, YO26 4SG rose from £136,000 to £252,500, a change of £116,500. That works out to roughly +4.1% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2 Poplar Street, YO26 4SG?

The current EPC rating for 2 Poplar Street, YO26 4SG is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in July 2018. It has dropped from a C recorded in January 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Poplar Street, YO26 4SG?

2 Poplar Street, YO26 4SG has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (646 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Poplar Street, YO26 4SG use?

The latest EPC at 2 Poplar Street, YO26 4SG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Poplar Street, YO26 4SG?

2 Poplar Street, YO26 4SG is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 2 Poplar Street, YO26 4SG in?

2 Poplar Street, YO26 4SG sits in York. It falls within the YO26 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 2 Poplar Street, YO26 4SG?

Police records around 2 Poplar Street, YO26 4SG show an average of 159 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 37% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (24% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 2 Poplar Street, YO26 4SG?

The closest primary school to 2 Poplar Street, YO26 4SG is Poppleton Road Primary School (127m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is All Saints Catholic School York (1.7km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 2 Poplar Street, YO26 4SG?

The closest bus stop to 2 Poplar Street, YO26 4SG is Seldon Road, 125m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Poplar Street, York, YO26 4SG

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

60 m²

646 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 2 Poplar Street

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

2 Poplar Street is a semi-detached house in York (YO26 4SG). It has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (around 646 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2018) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (January 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Average; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump.

Across 2009–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.1% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£391/sq ft) was about 85.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: July 2024 at £252,500.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jul 2018

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 25 July 2028

1 year remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2017from Jan 2009

EPC improved fromC73toD60

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

20%77%

More low energy lighting installed

Jul 2018from Mar 2017

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

77%25%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC DPre-1919 build

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Poplar Street, York, YO26 4SG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Poplar Street has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

4 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.

2 Poplar Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£271,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.1% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£252,500

Growth on file: 4.1% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

23 July 2024Most recent
£252,500
+53.0%over 8 years
16 December 2015
£165,000
+21.3%over 6 years
30 April 2009
£136,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in YO26 4SG: £225,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in YO26 4SG

On the street

Versus other Poplar Street homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 2 Poplar Street stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,208

Street avg £2,444

Strongly above

Floor Area

60 m²

Street avg 62 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

On par

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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

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the York district page.

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Crime

159/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Seldon Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Poppleton Road Primary School. 26 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around YO26 4SG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for YO26 4SG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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