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23 Bismarck Street, York, YO26 4XY

Solar panels1 planning record
Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
2
Floor area
52 m²
560 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 75
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 23 Bismarck Street

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

23 Bismarck Street is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in York (YO26 4XY). It has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (around 560 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in June 2010 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. The property has solar panels on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal.

Across 2010–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £218,000 is 40.6% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£277/sq ft) was about 101.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 9 years since the last transfer (December 2017). At 52 m² it's 15.8% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (62 m² median across 50 EPCs). 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
  • CloakroomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes

Building

  • Solar panelsYes
  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 23 Bismarck Street

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

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 4)
Jul 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C75
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
1.6 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 13 July 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2012from Jun 2010
EPC improved fromF33toC71
Heating Controls
ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting
65%36%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Aug 2013from Dec 2012
Walls
PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
36%57%

More low energy lighting installed

Jul 2026from Aug 2013
Windows
SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Low Energy Lighting
57%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

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

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 23 Bismarck Street, York, YO26 4XY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 23 Bismarck Street, York, YO26 4XY

1decisions4documents4nearby
  1. Jun 2013
    RenovationFull
    Outcome in report

    Installation of thermal insulation cladding to external walls

    Documents
    4 docs on file
    Reference
    13/00797/FUL
    Full record in report

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (1 on record)
  • All 1 application on this property in full, plus 4 notable nearby
  • The 4 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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.

23 Bismarck Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£218,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.2% per year over 7 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2017)

£155,000

Growth on file: 4.2% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 15 December 2017Most recent

    £155,000

    +33.6%over 7 years
  2. 5 November 2010

    £116,000

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

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.

On co₂ emissions, 23 Bismarck Street stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,981

Street avg £1,887

Strongly above

Floor Area

52 m²

Street avg 70 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.6 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 23 Bismarck Street

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
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.

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.

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 4XY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for YO26 4XY

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
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 23 Bismarck Street, York, YO26 4XY. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.