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

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

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

4 Bismarck Street, YO26 4XY last sold for £121,000 in December 2005, around 21 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £42,950 in September 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 4 Bismarck Street, YO26 4XY changed over time?

Across 3 sales between September 1997 and December 2005, 4 Bismarck Street, YO26 4XY rose from £42,950 to £121,000, a change of £78,050. That works out to roughly +13.4% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

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

The current EPC rating for 4 Bismarck Street, YO26 4XY is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in October 2023. It has improved from a E recorded in January 2013 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

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

4 Bismarck Street, YO26 4XY has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (743 sq ft). That makes it about 15% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in YO26 4XY. Source: EPC Register.

How is 4 Bismarck Street, YO26 4XY heated?

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

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

4 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 4 Bismarck Street, YO26 4XY located?

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

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

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

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

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

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4 Bismarck Street, York, YO26 4XY

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

69 m²

743 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 4 Bismarck Street

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

4 Bismarck Street is a mid-terrace house in York (YO26 4XY). It has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (around 743 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (October 2023) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in January 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88).

Held since December 2005 — that's 21 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 1997–2005, sale prices on this property compounded at 13.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £218,000 sits 80.2% above the 2005 sale of £121,000.

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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)

Oct 2023

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 31 October 2033

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2023from Jan 2013

EPC improved fromE46toC69

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof

PoorAverage

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

78%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) wallsLow flood risk

Because the property was built before 1919, has been extended more than once, 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 4 Bismarck Street, York, YO26 4XY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 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.

4 Bismarck Street has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£218,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 13.4% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2005)

£121,000

Growth on file: 13.4% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

21 December 2005Most recent
£121,000
+51.3%over 3 years
9 May 2002
£79,950
+86.1%over 4 years
30 September 1997
£42,950

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

Nearby sales in YO26 4XY

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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

£1,754

Street avg £1,925

Below

Floor Area

69 m²

Street avg 69 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

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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1 Bismarck Street

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3 bed1 bath

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

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70 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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