What kind of home is 12 Albany Street, YO26 4YG?

12 Albany Street, YO26 4YG is a mid-terrace house.

When did 12 Albany Street, YO26 4YG last change hands?

12 Albany Street, YO26 4YG last sold for £137,000 in June 2015, around 11 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £39,000 in January 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 12 Albany Street, YO26 4YG changed over time?

Across 4 sales between January 1997 and June 2015, 12 Albany Street, YO26 4YG rose from £39,000 to £137,000, a change of £98,000. That works out to roughly +7.1% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 12 Albany Street, YO26 4YG?

The current EPC rating for 12 Albany Street, YO26 4YG is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in December 2025. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 12 Albany Street, YO26 4YG?

12 Albany Street, YO26 4YG has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (646 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 12 Albany Street, YO26 4YG use?

The latest EPC at 12 Albany Street, YO26 4YG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 12 Albany Street, YO26 4YG?

12 Albany Street, YO26 4YG has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in August 2013. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 12 Albany Street, YO26 4YG?

12 Albany Street, YO26 4YG 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 12 Albany Street, YO26 4YG in?

12 Albany Street, YO26 4YG sits in York. It falls within the YO26 postcode district.

Is 12 Albany Street, YO26 4YG in a safe area?

Police records around 12 Albany Street, YO26 4YG 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 12 Albany Street, YO26 4YG?

The closest primary school to 12 Albany Street, YO26 4YG is Saint Barnabas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (261m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Vale of York Academy (1.4km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 12 Albany Street, YO26 4YG?

The closest bus stop to 12 Albany Street, YO26 4YG is Livingstone Street, 49m away. The nearest rail option is Rear Entrance, 1.0km away.

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12 Albany Street, York, YO26 4YG

4 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

60 m²

646 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 12 Albany Street

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

12 Albany Street is a mid-terrace house in York (YO26 4YG). It has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (around 646 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (December 2025) shows a C (score 71). The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since June 2010. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good.

Across 1997–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £211,000 sits 54% above the 2015 sale of £137,000. Last changed hands 11 years ago, in June 2015. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 73% of similar EPCs). One historical planning record sits against the property in 2013.

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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 3)

Dec 2025

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 23 December 2035

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2013from Jun 2010

EPC improved fromC72toD67

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Glazing

Old DoubleModern Double

Glazing upgraded to newer, more efficient type

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

80%12%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Dec 2025from Aug 2013

EPC improved fromD67toC71

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

12%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Albany Street, York, YO26 4YG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 12 Albany Street, York, YO26 4YG

1decisions3documents4nearby

Aug 2013
RenovationFull
Outcome in report
Installation of thermal insulation cladding to external walls
Documents
3 docs on file
Reference
13/02110/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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1997.

Current estimate

£211,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.1% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£137,000

Growth on file: 7.1% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

4 June 2015Most recent
£137,000
12 July 2007
£137,000
+65.2%over 4 years
25 July 2002
£82,950
+112.7%over 5 years
13 January 1997
£39,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in YO26 4YG: £205,000 (2026–2021).

Nearby sales in YO26 4YG

On the street

Versus other Albany Street homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 12 Albany Street runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,283

Street avg £2,798

Below

Floor Area

60 m²

Street avg 58 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

Strongly above

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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

0.0 km

Livingstone Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Saint Barnabas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School. 28 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around YO26 4YG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for YO26 4YG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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