What kind of home is Danby Cottage, Black Dykes Lane, YO26 6PT?

Danby Cottage, Black Dykes Lane, YO26 6PT is a semi-detached house.

What did Danby Cottage, Black Dykes Lane, YO26 6PT sell for?

Danby Cottage, Black Dykes Lane, YO26 6PT last sold for £255,000 in September 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £235,000 in October 2018, so prices have been rising over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for Danby Cottage, Black Dykes Lane, YO26 6PT?

Across 2 sales between October 2018 and September 2024, Danby Cottage, Black Dykes Lane, YO26 6PT rose from £235,000 to £255,000, a change of £20,000. That works out to roughly +1.4% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does Danby Cottage, Black Dykes Lane, YO26 6PT have?

The current EPC rating for Danby Cottage, Black Dykes Lane, YO26 6PT is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in March 2023. It has dropped from a C recorded in April 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Danby Cottage, Black Dykes Lane, YO26 6PT?

Danby Cottage, Black Dykes Lane, YO26 6PT has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (710 sq ft). That makes it about 42% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in YO26 6PT. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Danby Cottage, Black Dykes Lane, YO26 6PT use?

The latest EPC at Danby Cottage, Black Dykes Lane, YO26 6PT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for Danby Cottage, Black Dykes Lane, YO26 6PT?

Danby Cottage, Black Dykes Lane, YO26 6PT is in council tax band C.

Which area is Danby Cottage, Black Dykes Lane, YO26 6PT in?

Danby Cottage, Black Dykes Lane, YO26 6PT sits in Upper Poppleton, York, York. It falls within the YO26 postcode district.

How safe is the area around Danby Cottage, Black Dykes Lane, YO26 6PT?

Police records around Danby Cottage, Black Dykes Lane, YO26 6PT 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.

What schools are near Danby Cottage, Black Dykes Lane, YO26 6PT?

The closest primary school to Danby Cottage, Black Dykes Lane, YO26 6PT is Poppleton Ousebank Primary School (602m), one of 5 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Manor Church of England Academy (1.2km).

How well connected is Danby Cottage, Black Dykes Lane, YO26 6PT?

The closest bus stop to Danby Cottage, Black Dykes Lane, YO26 6PT is Hodgson Lane, 149m away. The nearest rail option is Platform 1 entrance, 429m away.

Calculators

Featured

UK House Price Map

30 years of UK sold prices mapped by postcode district.

Postcode-level detail
Compare areas side by side

Open the map

Danby Cottage, Black Dykes Lane, Upper Poppleton, York, YO26 6PT

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

66 m²

710 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Get directions

Overview

About Danby Cottage

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

Danby Cottage is a semi-detached house in Upper Poppleton, York, York (YO26 6PT). It has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (around 710 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2023) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (April 2012); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump.

At 66 m² it sits well below the postcode median (113 m² across 9 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 2018–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £281,000 is 10.2% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£359/sq ft) was about 17% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £255,000 in September 2024.

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Danby Cottage

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

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

The data behind every report

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)

Mar 2023

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 3 March 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2023from Apr 2012

EPC improved fromC70toD68

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Get a survey for this property

Level 2 HomeBuyer Report

Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC D

We've checked 10 risk factors against the available data for this property and believe a Level 2 HomeBuyer Report could be a suitable option for you.

From £545 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Danby Cottage, Black Dykes Lane, Upper Poppleton, York, YO26 6PT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Danby Cottage has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

5 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.

Current estimate

£281,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.4% per year over 6 years.

See how we calculated this

Last sold (2024)

£255,000

Growth on file: 1.4% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

30 September 2024Most recent
£255,000
+8.5%over 5 years
25 October 2018
£235,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in YO26 6PT: £582,500 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in YO26 6PT

On the street

Versus other Black Dykes Lane homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Danby Cottage is notably below the street on habitable rooms.

Price per m²

£3,864

Street avg £4,497

Below

Floor Area

66 m²

Street avg 116 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 5.1 t/year

Strongly above

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Danby Cottage

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

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

The data behind every report

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

£283k

1 Elm Tree Avenue, Upper Poppleton

YO26 6HL

2 bed1 bath

£320k

1 Foss Walk, Nether Poppleton

YO26 6RF

£325k

1 Farfield

YO26 6BH

£368k

1 Apple Garth, Upper Poppleton

YO26 6HQ

2 bed

£370k

1 Calder Avenue, Nether Poppleton

YO26 6RG

3 bed

£381k

1 Hawthorne Close, Nether Poppleton

YO26 6HP

3 bed1 bath

£382k

1 Fox Garth, Nether Poppleton

YO26 6LP

3 bed2 bath

£407k

1 Allerton Drive, Upper Poppleton

YO26 6JH

4 bed2 bath

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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

159/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Hodgson Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Poppleton Ousebank Primary School. 6 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area 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 6PT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for YO26 6PT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.5dB

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 Danby Cottage, Black Dykes Lane, Upper Poppleton, York, YO26 6PT. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.