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42a, The Green, Acomb, York, YO26 5LR

EPC BNotable views5 sales on record6 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
132 m²
1421 sq ft
Energy rating
B
Score 82
Overview

About 42a

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

42a is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Acomb, York, York (YO26 5LR). It has a recorded floor area of 132 m² (around 1421 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1950-1966. The latest certificate (November 2014) returns a B (score 82), comfortably above the UK average. When first surveyed in April 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Good to Very Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and window efficiency went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to A (score 105). The latest certificate is from November 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include notable views.

At 132 m² it's 27.5% larger than the typical home in the postcode (104 m² median across 32 EPCs). On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. 6 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 3 refused. The record references conservation-area consent, which constrain future alterations. Across 1995–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.8% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£341/sq ft) was about 67.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: December 2022 at £485,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms2
  • Dining roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenSouth-east-facing
  • ParkingOff street
  • Notable viewsYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 42a

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

42a ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 24 Nov 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Nov 2014

EPC Rating

A
B
B82
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Very Good
CO2 Emissions
2.4 t/year
Occupancy

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2014from Apr 2009
EPC improved fromD62toB82
Heating Controls
FullFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Walls
GoodVery Good

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 42a, The Green, Acomb, York, YO26 5LR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

42a sits within a conservation area — exterior works face additional planning controls.

  1. Apr 2014
    Conditions
    In report

    Conditions 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 10 (13/01285/FUL)

    Agent
    Pegasus Planning Group
    Documents
    14 docs on file
    Reference
    AOD/14/00022
    View planning record
  2. Nov 2013
    Demolition And RebuildHeritage
    In report

    Demolition of existing dwelling within the conservation area

    Agent
    Pegasus Planning Group
    Conservation Area
    Documents
    16 docs on file
    Reference
    13/01286/CAC
    View planning record
Before you offer

We flagged 1 thing worth checking at 42a

Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Price for 42a has grown more than fourfold since the 1995 starting point.

Current estimate

£459,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.8% per year over 28 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2022)

£485,000

Growth on file: 5.8% per year over 28 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 16 December 2022Most recent

    £485,000

    +29.3%over 4 years
  2. 15 July 2018

    £375,000

    +12.8%over 2 years
  3. 17 August 2015

    £332,500

    -11.3%over 6 years
  4. 26 April 2009

    £375,000

    +275.0%over 14 years
  5. 23 February 1995

    £100,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in YO26 5LR: £420,000 (2025–2019).

On the street

Versus other The Green homes

Four headline reads against 26 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

42a outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,674

Street avg £2,717

Strongly above

Floor Area

132 m²

Street avg 120 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 6.4 t/year

Strongly above

Years Held

3 years

Street avg 11 years

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 42a

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the area
£14.99one-off

30-day money-back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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.

Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Acomb Library — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

York High School. 18 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.2dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for YO26 5LR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.4dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 42a, The Green, Acomb, York, YO26 5LR. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.