5 Barlow Street, York, YO26 5HS
About 5 Barlow Street
5 Barlow Street is a mid-terrace house in York (YO26 5HS). It has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (around 883 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (August 2023) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since November 2022. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump.
It hasn't traded since October 1998, a hold of 28 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1995–1998, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £241,000 sits 435.6% above the 1998 sale of £45,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£51/sq ft) was about 65.8% below the postcode norm.
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Energy performance
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 7 August 2033
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
5 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.
Sales history & valuation
5 Barlow Street's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (1995).
£241,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.3% per year over 3 years.
£45,000
Growth on file: 2.3% per year over 3 years.
Sales timeline
30 October 1998Most recent
£45,000
+1.1%over 1 year18 September 1997
£44,500
+6.1%over 1 year12 October 1995
£41,950
Median price across the last 5 sales in YO26 5HS: £255,000 (2026–2024).
Versus other Barlow Street homes
On years held, 5 Barlow Street stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£549
Street avg £2,188
Floor Area
82 m²
Street avg 87 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
4.2 t/year
Street avg 4.3 t/year
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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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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
51.3dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.3dB