What type of property is 15 Bismarck Street, YO26 4XY?

15 Bismarck Street, YO26 4XY is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 15 Bismarck Street, YO26 4XY last change hands?

15 Bismarck Street, YO26 4XY last sold for £183,000 in October 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £75,000 in July 2002, so prices have been rising over 22 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 15 Bismarck Street, YO26 4XY?

Across 2 sales between July 2002 and October 2024, 15 Bismarck Street, YO26 4XY rose from £75,000 to £183,000, a change of £108,000. That works out to roughly +4.1% per year compounded over 22 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 15 Bismarck Street, YO26 4XY?

The current EPC rating for 15 Bismarck Street, YO26 4XY is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in June 2022. It has improved from a D recorded in July 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 15 Bismarck Street, YO26 4XY?

15 Bismarck Street, YO26 4XY has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (592 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 11% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in YO26 4XY. Source: EPC Register.

How is 15 Bismarck Street, YO26 4XY heated?

The latest EPC at 15 Bismarck Street, YO26 4XY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 15 Bismarck Street, YO26 4XY?

15 Bismarck Street, YO26 4XY 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 15 Bismarck Street, YO26 4XY located?

15 Bismarck Street, YO26 4XY sits in York. It falls within the YO26 postcode district.

Is 15 Bismarck Street, YO26 4XY in a safe area?

Police records around 15 Bismarck Street, YO26 4XY show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 3 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 45% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 15 Bismarck Street, YO26 4XY?

The closest primary school to 15 Bismarck Street, YO26 4XY is Poppleton Road Primary School (437m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Vale of York Academy (1.5km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 15 Bismarck Street, YO26 4XY?

The closest bus stop to 15 Bismarck Street, YO26 4XY is Landing Lane, 100m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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15 Bismarck Street, York, YO26 4XY

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

55 m²

592 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 15 Bismarck Street

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

15 Bismarck Street is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in York (YO26 4XY). It has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (around 592 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (June 2022) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in July 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89).

Across 2002–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £224,000 is 22.4% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£309/sq ft) was about 125% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: October 2024 at £183,000.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
EnsuiteYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

Before you decide

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2022

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2022from Jul 2009

EPC improved fromD60toC70

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

60%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 Bismarck Street, York, YO26 4XY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

15 Bismarck Street has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

4applications of note in the surrounding area

Before you offer

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

15 Bismarck Street has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2002.

Current estimate

£224,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.1% per year over 22 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£183,000

Growth on file: 4.1% per year over 22 years.

Sales timeline

3 October 2024Most recent
£183,000
+144.0%over 22 years
11 July 2002
£75,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in YO26 4XY: £155,000 (2025–2018).

Nearby sales in YO26 4XY

On the street

Versus other Bismarck Street homes

Four headline reads against 43 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 15 Bismarck Street runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,327

Street avg £1,851

Strongly above

Floor Area

55 m²

Street avg 70 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

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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3 bed1 bath

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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.

Full York report

Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Landing Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 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 4XY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for YO26 4XY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 15 Bismarck Street, York, YO26 4XY. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.