What type of property is 4 Barkston Close, YO26 5AX?

4 Barkston Close, YO26 5AX is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What did 4 Barkston Close, YO26 5AX sell for?

4 Barkston Close, YO26 5AX last sold for £125,000 in January 2014, around 13 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £52,500 in August 2001. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 4 Barkston Close, YO26 5AX appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between August 2001 and January 2014, 4 Barkston Close, YO26 5AX rose from £52,500 to £125,000, a change of £72,500. That works out to roughly +7.2% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 4 Barkston Close, YO26 5AX?

The current EPC rating for 4 Barkston Close, YO26 5AX is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in March 2026. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4 Barkston Close, YO26 5AX?

4 Barkston Close, YO26 5AX has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (775 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 4 Barkston Close, YO26 5AX heated?

The latest EPC at 4 Barkston Close, YO26 5AX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 4 Barkston Close, YO26 5AX?

4 Barkston Close, YO26 5AX 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.

Where is 4 Barkston Close, YO26 5AX located?

4 Barkston Close, YO26 5AX sits in York. It falls within the YO26 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 4 Barkston Close, YO26 5AX?

Police records around 4 Barkston Close, YO26 5AX 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 Barkston Close, YO26 5AX?

The closest primary school to 4 Barkston Close, YO26 5AX is Westfield Primary Community School (280m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is York High School (869m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 4 Barkston Close, YO26 5AX?

The closest bus stop to 4 Barkston Close, YO26 5AX is Chapelfields Shops, 188m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4 Barkston Close, York, YO26 5AX

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

72 m²

775 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 4 Barkston Close

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

4 Barkston Close is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in York (YO26 5AX). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 775 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (March 2026) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since August 2013. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Across 2001–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £213,000 sits 70.4% above the 2014 sale of £125,000. Last sold in January 2014, so it's been off the market for around 13 years.

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
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingOff street

Building

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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2026

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 13 March 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2026from Aug 2013

Low Energy Lighting

60%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Barkston Close, York, YO26 5AX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Barkston Close 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.

4 Barkston Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2001.

Current estimate

£213,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.2% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£125,000

Growth on file: 7.2% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

21 January 2014Most recent
£125,000
+19.0%over 4 years
13 February 2009
£105,000
+100.0%over 7 years
16 August 2001
£52,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in YO26 5AX: £160,000 (2022–2010).

Nearby sales in YO26 5AX

On the street

Versus other Barkston Close homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

4 Barkston Close is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£1,736

Street avg £2,208

Below

Floor Area

72 m²

Street avg 73 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

On par

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Comparables

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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

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 5AX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for YO26 5AX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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