What type of property is 3 New House Covert, YO26 6QX?

3 New House Covert, YO26 6QX is a 4-bedroom detached house.

What did 3 New House Covert, YO26 6QX sell for?

3 New House Covert, YO26 6QX last sold for £700,000 in October 2025. Before that, it sold for £475,000 in October 2007, so prices have been rising over 18 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 3 New House Covert, YO26 6QX?

Across 2 sales between October 2007 and October 2025, 3 New House Covert, YO26 6QX rose from £475,000 to £700,000, a change of £225,000. That works out to roughly +2.2% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 3 New House Covert, YO26 6QX?

The current EPC rating for 3 New House Covert, YO26 6QX is C with a score of 78 out of 100, lodged in June 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 New House Covert, YO26 6QX?

3 New House Covert, YO26 6QX has a recorded floor area of 170 m² (1,830 sq ft), around 43 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 12% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in YO26 6QX. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 New House Covert, YO26 6QX heated?

The latest EPC at 3 New House Covert, YO26 6QX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 3 New House Covert, YO26 6QX had any planning applications?

3 New House Covert, YO26 6QX has council approval for single-storey rear extension granted in November 2025 under ref. 25/01746/FUL. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 3 New House Covert, YO26 6QX?

3 New House Covert, YO26 6QX is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 3 New House Covert, YO26 6QX located?

3 New House Covert, YO26 6QX sits in Knapton, York, York. It falls within the YO26 postcode district.

What is crime like near 3 New House Covert, YO26 6QX?

Police records around 3 New House Covert, YO26 6QX 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 3 New House Covert, YO26 6QX?

The closest primary school to 3 New House Covert, YO26 6QX is Carr Infant School (1.2km), 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 3 New House Covert, YO26 6QX?

The closest bus stop to 3 New House Covert, YO26 6QX is Lowfield Lane, 292m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 New House Covert, Knapton, York, YO26 6QX

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

170 m²

1830 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 78

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 3 New House Covert

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

3 New House Covert is a four-bedroom detached house in Knapton, York, York (YO26 6QX). It has a recorded floor area of 170 m² (around 1830 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (June 2023) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since November 2008. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

It changed hands recently, sold October 2025 for £700,000. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2025. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2007–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£383/sq ft) was about 43.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

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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)

Jun 2023

EPC Rating

C78

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 7 June 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2023from Nov 2008

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

14%85%

More low energy lighting installed

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21st centuryDetached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 New House Covert, Knapton, York, YO26 6QX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 3 New House Covert, Knapton, York, YO26 6QX

1decisions1extensions9documents5nearby

Nov 2025
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Single storey rear extension and dormer to rear
Documents
9 docs on file
Reference
25/01746/FUL
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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.

3 New House Covert valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£752,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.2% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£700,000

Growth on file: 2.2% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

23 October 2025Most recent
£700,000
+47.4%over 18 years
10 October 2007
£475,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in YO26 6QX: £640,000 (2025–2014).

Nearby sales in YO26 6QX

On the street

Versus other New House Covert homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 3 New House Covert runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,118

Street avg £3,298

Above

Floor Area

170 m²

Street avg 202 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 9 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 5.2 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

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Crime

159/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Lowfield Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

1.2 km

Carr Infant School. 11 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for YO26 6QX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.9dB

Low

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