What type of property is 24 Bismarck Street, YO26 4XY?

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

When did 24 Bismarck Street, YO26 4XY last change hands?

24 Bismarck Street, YO26 4XY last sold for £123,500 in May 2013, around 13 years ago. Before that, it sold for £135,000 in August 2006, so prices have been falling over 7 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 24 Bismarck Street, YO26 4XY?

Across 2 sales between August 2006 and May 2013, 24 Bismarck Street, YO26 4XY fell from £135,000 to £123,500, a change of £11,500. That works out to roughly -1.3% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 24 Bismarck Street, YO26 4XY?

The current EPC rating for 24 Bismarck Street, YO26 4XY is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in September 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 24 Bismarck Street, YO26 4XY?

24 Bismarck Street, YO26 4XY has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (721 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 12% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in YO26 4XY. Source: EPC Register.

How is 24 Bismarck Street, YO26 4XY heated?

The latest EPC at 24 Bismarck Street, YO26 4XY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 24 Bismarck Street, YO26 4XY?

24 Bismarck Street, YO26 4XY 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.

Where is 24 Bismarck Street, YO26 4XY located?

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

Is 24 Bismarck Street, YO26 4XY in a safe area?

Police records around 24 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.

Which schools serve 24 Bismarck Street, YO26 4XY?

The closest primary school to 24 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.

What is the nearest station to 24 Bismarck Street, YO26 4XY?

The closest bus stop to 24 Bismarck Street, YO26 4XY is Landing Lane, 100m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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24 Bismarck Street, York, YO26 4XY

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

67 m²

721 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 24 Bismarck Street

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

24 Bismarck Street is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in York (YO26 4XY). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 721 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2023) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since April 2011. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78).

Across 2006–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at -1.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £219,000 sits 77.3% above the 2013 sale of £123,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£171/sq ft) was about 24.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in May 2013, so it's been off the market for around 13 years.

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

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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)

Sept 2023

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 3 September 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2023from Apr 2011

Low Energy Lighting

25%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 24 Bismarck Street, York, YO26 4XY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

24 Bismarck 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.

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

Current estimate

£219,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -1.3% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£123,500

Growth on file: -1.3% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

27 May 2013Most recent
£123,500
-8.5%over 6 years
30 August 2006
£135,000

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

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.

EPC Rating for 24 Bismarck Street lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,843

Street avg £1,922

On par

Floor Area

67 m²

Street avg 69 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

Strongly below

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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

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

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