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5 Gargrave House, Birstwith Drive, York, YO26 4SS

Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 01
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
45 m²
484 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Social Rental
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Overview

About 5 Gargrave House

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

5 Gargrave House is a semi-detached house in York (YO26 4SS). It has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (around 484 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (March 2022) shows a C (score 71). Earlier certificates rated it B (May 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. At 45 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 6 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 19–62 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to B across 6 units on file.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Mar 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
1.8 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 6 March 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2022from May 2009
EPC improved fromB81toC71
Low Energy Lighting
0%60%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Gargrave House, Birstwith Drive, York, YO26 4SS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Gargrave House has no planning applications on record.

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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.

5 Gargrave House has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£133,000

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.

On the street

Versus other Birstwith Drive homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating

71 (C)

Street avg 73 (C)

On par

Floor Area

45 m²

Street avg 41 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 1.8 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Gargrave House

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the area

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£125k

1 Bentham House, Burnsall Drive

YO26 4SU

£145k

1 Buckden House, Bouthwaite Drive

YO26 4TF

£152k

1 Gargrave House, Birstwith Drive

YO26 4SS

£153k

1 Gisburn House, Burnsall Drive

YO26 4SY

£154k

1 Aysgarth House, Bouthwaite Drive

YO26 4TH

£175k

1 Forth Street

YO26 4YS

£194k

1 Birstwith Drive

YO26 4SR

£206k

1 Albany Street

YO26 4YG

3 bed
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.
Full York report

Crime

159/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Howe Hill Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Acomb Primary School. 26 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for YO26 4SS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.7dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 5 Gargrave House, Birstwith Drive, York, YO26 4SS. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.