What kind of home is 1b, Albany Street, YO26 4YG?

1b, Albany Street, YO26 4YG is an end-of-terrace house.

What energy rating does 1b, Albany Street, YO26 4YG have?

The current EPC rating for 1b, Albany Street, YO26 4YG is E with a score of 41 out of 100, lodged in June 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1b, Albany Street, YO26 4YG?

1b, Albany Street, YO26 4YG has a recorded floor area of 37 m² (398 sq ft). That makes it about 37% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in YO26 4YG. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1b, Albany Street, YO26 4YG use?

The latest EPC at 1b, Albany Street, YO26 4YG records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1b, Albany Street, YO26 4YG?

1b, 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 1b, Albany Street, YO26 4YG in?

1b, Albany Street, YO26 4YG sits in York. It falls within the YO26 postcode district.

Is 1b, Albany Street, YO26 4YG in a safe area?

Police records around 1b, 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 1b, Albany Street, YO26 4YG?

The closest primary school to 1b, 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 is the nearest station to 1b, Albany Street, YO26 4YG?

The closest bus stop to 1b, Albany Street, YO26 4YG is Livingstone Street, 49m away. The nearest rail option is Rear Entrance, 1.0km away.

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1b, Albany Street, York, YO26 4YG

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

37 m²

398 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 41

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 1b

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

1b is an end-of-terrace house in York (YO26 4YG). It has a recorded floor area of 37 m² (around 398 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (June 2020) shows an E (score 41), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 93), a 4-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

At 37 m² it sits well below the postcode median (59 m² across 22 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement.

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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.

1b sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

Current Certificate

Jun 2020

EPC Rating

E41

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 16 June 2030

3 years remaining

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraEnd-Terrace HouseEPC EPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has been extended more than once, and has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1b, Albany Street, York, YO26 4YG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1b 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.

1b has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£163,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

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.

EPC Rating for 1b lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

41 (E)

Street avg 65 (D)

Strongly below

Floor Area

37 m²

Street avg 59 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

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

0.0 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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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 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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FAQ

Common questions

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