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 £475,000 in October 2007, around 19 years ago. 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 4 reported crimes per month over the last 3 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 45% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. 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

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).

Untraded for 19 years, with the last transfer in October 2007. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2025. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Today's modelled estimate of £683,000 is 43.8% above the 2007 sale price.

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
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

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

Planning

Planning history

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

Nov 2025
ExtensionFull
In report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Single storey rear extension and dormer to rear
Agent
Complete Plans2Build Limited
Documents
9 docs on file
Reference
25/01746/FUL
View planning record

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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.

The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.

Current estimate

£683,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2007)

£475,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

10 October 2007Most recent
£475,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in YO26 6QX: £630,000 (2023–2008).

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 floor area, 3 New House Covert runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,794

Street avg £3,125

On par

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

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

4/mo

Steady 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

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around YO26 6QX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

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

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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