What kind of home is Venhaven, Back Lane, YO26 6QJ?

Venhaven, Back Lane, YO26 6QJ is a semi-detached house.

When did Venhaven, Back Lane, YO26 6QJ last change hands?

Venhaven, Back Lane, YO26 6QJ last sold for £305,000 in July 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for Venhaven, Back Lane, YO26 6QJ?

The current EPC rating for Venhaven, Back Lane, YO26 6QJ is E with a score of 45 out of 100, lodged in November 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Venhaven, Back Lane, YO26 6QJ?

Venhaven, Back Lane, YO26 6QJ has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (904 sq ft). That makes it about 20% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in YO26 6QJ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Venhaven, Back Lane, YO26 6QJ use?

The latest EPC at Venhaven, Back Lane, YO26 6QJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for Venhaven, Back Lane, YO26 6QJ?

Venhaven, Back Lane, YO26 6QJ is in council tax band D.

Which area is Venhaven, Back Lane, YO26 6QJ in?

Venhaven, Back Lane, YO26 6QJ sits in Knapton, York, York. It falls within the YO26 postcode district.

How safe is the area around Venhaven, Back Lane, YO26 6QJ?

Police records around Venhaven, Back Lane, YO26 6QJ 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 Venhaven, Back Lane, YO26 6QJ?

The closest primary school to Venhaven, Back Lane, YO26 6QJ is Carr Infant School (1.1km), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Manor Church of England Academy (1.6km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is Venhaven, Back Lane, YO26 6QJ?

The closest bus stop to Venhaven, Back Lane, YO26 6QJ is Lowfield Lane, 173m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Venhaven, Back Lane, Knapton, York, YO26 6QJ

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

84 m²

904 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 45

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About Venhaven

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

Venhaven is a semi-detached house in Knapton, York, York (YO26 6QJ). It has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (around 904 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (November 2023) shows an E (score 45), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since January 2009. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 3-band jump.

At 84 m² it's 19.2% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (104 m² median across 12 EPCs). On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. Today's modelled estimate of £363,000 is 19% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£337/sq ft) was about 73.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: July 2024 at £305,000.

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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.

Venhaven sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2023

EPC Rating

E45

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 20 November 2033

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2023from Jan 2009

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

90%67%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Venhaven, Back Lane, Knapton, York, YO26 6QJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Venhaven 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.

Venhaven valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£363,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£305,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

1 July 2024Most recent
£305,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in YO26 6QJ: £328,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in YO26 6QJ

On the street

Versus other Back Lane homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Venhaven is notably below the street on epc rating.

Price per m²

£3,631

Street avg £2,646

Strongly above

Floor Area

84 m²

Street avg 125 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

6.1 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

Strongly below

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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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1 Farfield

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£407k

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4 bed2 bath

£320k

1 Foss Walk, Nether Poppleton

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£412k

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

159/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Lowfield Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

1.1 km

Carr Infant School. 11 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around YO26 6QJ 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 6QJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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