What kind of home is 21 Barkston Grove, YO26 5AU?

21 Barkston Grove, YO26 5AU is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 21 Barkston Grove, YO26 5AU?

21 Barkston Grove, YO26 5AU last sold for £225,000 in January 2025, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £50,995 in April 2000, so prices have been rising over 25 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 21 Barkston Grove, YO26 5AU changed over time?

Across 2 sales between April 2000 and January 2025, 21 Barkston Grove, YO26 5AU rose from £50,995 to £225,000, a change of £174,005. That works out to roughly +6.2% per year compounded over 25 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 21 Barkston Grove, YO26 5AU?

The current EPC rating for 21 Barkston Grove, YO26 5AU is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in September 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in November 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 21 Barkston Grove, YO26 5AU?

21 Barkston Grove, YO26 5AU has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (883 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 21 Barkston Grove, YO26 5AU use?

The latest EPC at 21 Barkston Grove, YO26 5AU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 21 Barkston Grove, YO26 5AU?

21 Barkston Grove, YO26 5AU 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.

Which area is 21 Barkston Grove, YO26 5AU in?

21 Barkston Grove, YO26 5AU sits in York. It falls within the YO26 postcode district.

What is crime like near 21 Barkston Grove, YO26 5AU?

Police records around 21 Barkston Grove, YO26 5AU 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 21 Barkston Grove, YO26 5AU?

The closest primary school to 21 Barkston Grove, YO26 5AU is Westfield Primary Community School (320m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is York High School (895m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 21 Barkston Grove, YO26 5AU?

The closest bus stop to 21 Barkston Grove, YO26 5AU is Chapelfields Shops, 164m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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21 Barkston Grove, York, YO26 5AU

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

82 m²

883 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Freehold

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Overview

About 21 Barkston Grove

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

21 Barkston Grove is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in York (YO26 5AU). It has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (around 883 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (September 2024) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in November 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

Across 2000–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £261,000 is 16% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£255/sq ft) was about 67.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £225,000 in January 2025.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingOff road

Building

TenureFreehold
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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2024

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 16 September 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2024from Nov 2012

EPC improved fromD62toC72

Roof

PoorAverage

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

40%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 21 Barkston Grove, York, YO26 5AU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

21 Barkston Grove has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

8 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.

Price for 21 Barkston Grove has grown more than fourfold since the 2000 starting point.

Current estimate

£261,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.2% per year over 25 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£225,000

Growth on file: 6.2% per year over 25 years.

Sales timeline

6 January 2025Most recent
£225,000
+341.2%over 24 years
25 April 2000
£50,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in YO26 5AU: £183,000 (2024–2017).

Nearby sales in YO26 5AU

On the street

Versus other Barkston Grove homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 21 Barkston Grove lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,744

Street avg £2,099

Strongly above

Floor Area

82 m²

Street avg 81 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

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Comparables

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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

Chapelfields Shops — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Westfield Primary Community School. 14 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around YO26 5AU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for YO26 5AU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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