What kind of home is 21 Bismarck Street, YO26 4XY?

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

When did 21 Bismarck Street, YO26 4XY last change hands?

21 Bismarck Street, YO26 4XY last sold for £153,500 in March 2016, around 10 years ago. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £23,500 in April 1998. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 21 Bismarck Street, YO26 4XY?

Across 5 sales between April 1998 and March 2016, 21 Bismarck Street, YO26 4XY rose from £23,500 to £153,500, a change of £130,000. That works out to roughly +11.1% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 21 Bismarck Street, YO26 4XY have?

The current EPC rating for 21 Bismarck Street, YO26 4XY is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in March 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in April 2009. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 21 Bismarck Street, YO26 4XY?

21 Bismarck Street, YO26 4XY has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (603 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 10% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in YO26 4XY. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 21 Bismarck Street, YO26 4XY use?

The latest EPC at 21 Bismarck Street, YO26 4XY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 21 Bismarck Street, YO26 4XY?

21 Bismarck Street, YO26 4XY has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in October 2013. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 21 Bismarck Street, YO26 4XY?

21 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.

Which area is 21 Bismarck Street, YO26 4XY in?

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

Is 21 Bismarck Street, YO26 4XY in a safe area?

Police records around 21 Bismarck Street, YO26 4XY 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 21 Bismarck Street, YO26 4XY?

The closest primary school to 21 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 21 Bismarck Street, YO26 4XY?

The closest bus stop to 21 Bismarck Street, YO26 4XY is Landing Lane, 100m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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21 Bismarck Street, York, YO26 4XY

5 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

56 m²

603 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 21 Bismarck Street

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

21 Bismarck Street is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in York (YO26 4XY). It has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (around 603 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (March 2026) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in April 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Last changed hands 10 years ago, in March 2016. Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 1998–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 11.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £225,000 is 46.6% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£255/sq ft) was about 85.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2013.

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
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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 3)

Mar 2026

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 24 March 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2013from Apr 2009

Heating Controls

FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Mar 2026from Jan 2013

EPC improved fromD60toC69

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

9%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) wallsLow flood risk

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 21 Bismarck Street, York, YO26 4XY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 21 Bismarck Street, York, YO26 4XY

1decisions5documents4nearby

Oct 2013
RenovationFull
Outcome in report
Installation of thermal insulation cladding to external walls
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
13/02731/FUL
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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.

Price for 21 Bismarck Street has grown more than fourfold since the 1998 starting point.

Current estimate

£225,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 11.1% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£153,500

Growth on file: 11.1% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

21 March 2016Most recent
£153,500
+20.9%over 6 years
29 September 2009
£127,000
+29.6%over 6 years
28 August 2003
£98,000
+125.3%over 4 years
18 December 1998
£43,500
+85.1%over 8 months
30 April 1998
£23,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in YO26 4XY: £210,000 (2026–2022).

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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.

21 Bismarck Street outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,741

Street avg £1,895

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Floor Area

56 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

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Comparables

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Area

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Crime

159/mo

Falling 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

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70 dB

75 dB

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Common questions

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