What type of property is 1 Almsford Drive, YO26 5NR?

1 Almsford Drive, YO26 5NR is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 1 Almsford Drive, YO26 5NR last change hands?

1 Almsford Drive, YO26 5NR last sold for £280,000 in May 2019, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £172,000 in May 2011, so prices have been rising over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 1 Almsford Drive, YO26 5NR?

Across 2 sales between May 2011 and May 2019, 1 Almsford Drive, YO26 5NR rose from £172,000 to £280,000, a change of £108,000. That works out to roughly +6.2% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Almsford Drive, YO26 5NR have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Almsford Drive, YO26 5NR is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in May 2018. It has improved from a D recorded in October 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Almsford Drive, YO26 5NR?

1 Almsford Drive, YO26 5NR has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (947 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 13% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in YO26 5NR. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Almsford Drive, YO26 5NR heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Almsford Drive, YO26 5NR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Almsford Drive, YO26 5NR?

1 Almsford Drive, YO26 5NR is in council tax band C.

Where is 1 Almsford Drive, YO26 5NR located?

1 Almsford Drive, YO26 5NR sits in York. It falls within the YO26 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 1 Almsford Drive, YO26 5NR?

Police records around 1 Almsford Drive, YO26 5NR 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 1 Almsford Drive, YO26 5NR?

The closest primary school to 1 Almsford Drive, YO26 5NR is Carr Infant School (195m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Manor Church of England Academy (1.1km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Almsford Drive, YO26 5NR?

The closest bus stop to 1 Almsford Drive, YO26 5NR is Almsford Road, 181m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Almsford Drive, York, YO26 5NR

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

88 m²

947 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 1 Almsford Drive

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

1 Almsford Drive is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in York (YO26 5NR). It has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (around 947 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (May 2018) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in October 2008 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83).

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 78% of similar EPCs). Across 2011–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £359,000 is 28.2% above the 2019 sale price. Last sale on file: £280,000 in May 2019.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3

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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)

May 2018

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 2 May 2028

1 year remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2018from Oct 2008

EPC improved fromD58toC70

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting

50%93%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Almsford Drive, York, YO26 5NR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Almsford Drive 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.

1 Almsford Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£359,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.2% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£280,000

Growth on file: 6.2% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

27 May 2019Most recent
£280,000
+62.8%over 8 years
3 May 2011
£172,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in YO26 5NR: £302,500 (2026–2022).

Nearby sales in YO26 5NR

On the street

Versus other Almsford Drive homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 1 Almsford Drive stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,182

Street avg £2,839

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Floor Area

88 m²

Street avg 85 m²

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Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 4.3 t/year

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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.

Full York report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

159/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Almsford Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Carr Infant School. 18 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for YO26 5NR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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