What type of property is 31 Barlow Street, YO26 5HS?

31 Barlow Street, YO26 5HS is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 31 Barlow Street, YO26 5HS?

31 Barlow Street, YO26 5HS last sold for £125,000 in July 2007, around 19 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 31 Barlow Street, YO26 5HS?

The current EPC rating for 31 Barlow Street, YO26 5HS is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in May 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 31 Barlow Street, YO26 5HS?

31 Barlow Street, YO26 5HS has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (936 sq ft), around 44 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 31 Barlow Street, YO26 5HS heated?

The latest EPC at 31 Barlow Street, YO26 5HS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 31 Barlow Street, YO26 5HS?

31 Barlow Street, YO26 5HS 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.

Where is 31 Barlow Street, YO26 5HS located?

31 Barlow Street, YO26 5HS sits in York. It falls within the YO26 postcode district.

Is 31 Barlow Street, YO26 5HS in a safe area?

Police records around 31 Barlow Street, YO26 5HS 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 31 Barlow Street, YO26 5HS?

The closest primary school to 31 Barlow Street, YO26 5HS is Carr Junior School (513m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is York High School (1.3km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 31 Barlow Street, YO26 5HS?

The closest bus stop to 31 Barlow Street, YO26 5HS is Carr Lane, 82m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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31 Barlow Street, York, YO26 5HS

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

87 m²

936 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 31 Barlow Street

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

31 Barlow Street is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in York (YO26 5HS). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 936 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2020) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since October 2008. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump.

It hasn't traded since July 2007, a hold of 19 years that's notably long for the area. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Today's modelled estimate of £239,000 sits 91.2% above the 2007 sale of £125,000.

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
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

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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)

May 2020

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 18 May 2030

3 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2020from Oct 2008

Low Energy Lighting

14%80%

More low energy lighting installed

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 31 Barlow Street, York, YO26 5HS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

31 Barlow Street 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.

The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.

Current estimate

£239,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2007)

£125,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

26 July 2007Most recent
£125,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in YO26 5HS: £255,000 (2026–2024).

Nearby sales in YO26 5HS

On the street

Versus other Barlow Street homes

Four headline reads against 24 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

31 Barlow Street is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£1,437

Street avg £2,146

Strongly below

Floor Area

87 m²

Street avg 87 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.3 t/year

Street avg 4.3 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

0.1 km

Carr Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Carr Junior School. 22 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for YO26 5HS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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