What kind of home is 16 Forth Street, YO26 4YS?

16 Forth Street, YO26 4YS is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 16 Forth Street, YO26 4YS last change hands?

16 Forth Street, YO26 4YS last sold for £87,500 in July 2003, around 23 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £30,000 in August 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 16 Forth Street, YO26 4YS appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between August 1997 and July 2003, 16 Forth Street, YO26 4YS rose from £30,000 to £87,500, a change of £57,500. That works out to roughly +19.9% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 16 Forth Street, YO26 4YS?

The current EPC rating for 16 Forth Street, YO26 4YS is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in November 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 16 Forth Street, YO26 4YS?

16 Forth Street, YO26 4YS has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (592 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 16 Forth Street, YO26 4YS use?

The latest EPC at 16 Forth Street, YO26 4YS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 16 Forth Street, YO26 4YS?

16 Forth Street, YO26 4YS 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 16 Forth Street, YO26 4YS in?

16 Forth Street, YO26 4YS sits in York. It falls within the YO26 postcode district.

What is crime like near 16 Forth Street, YO26 4YS?

Police records around 16 Forth Street, YO26 4YS 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 16 Forth Street, YO26 4YS?

The closest primary school to 16 Forth Street, YO26 4YS is Saint Barnabas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (309m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Vale of York Academy (1.2km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 16 Forth Street, YO26 4YS?

The closest bus stop to 16 Forth Street, YO26 4YS is Sailsbury Road, 188m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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16 Forth Street, York, YO26 4YS

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

55 m²

592 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 16 Forth Street

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

16 Forth Street is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in York (YO26 4YS). It has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (around 592 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (November 2024) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since January 2012. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. Period features are noted in the property record.

It hasn't traded since July 2003, a hold of 23 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1997–2003, sale prices on this property compounded at 19.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £205,000 sits 134.3% above the 2003 sale of £87,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£148/sq ft) was about 26.7% below the postcode norm.

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
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
DrivewayYes

Building

Heating systemGas
Period featuresYes
RefurbishedYes

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2024

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 20 November 2034

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2024from Jan 2012

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

29%75%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Forth Street, York, YO26 4YS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16 Forth 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1997.

Current estimate

£205,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 19.9% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2003)

£87,500

Growth on file: 19.9% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

17 July 2003Most recent
£87,500
+105.9%over 3 years
29 September 1999
£42,500
+41.7%over 2 years
27 August 1997
£30,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in YO26 4YS: £180,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in YO26 4YS

On the street

Versus other Forth Street homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 16 Forth Street lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,591

Street avg £3,002

Strongly below

Floor Area

55 m²

Street avg 55 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

On par

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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

0.2 km

Sailsbury Road — 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 4YS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for YO26 4YS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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