What type of property is 5 Westlands, YO26 7LH?

5 Westlands, YO26 7LH is a 4-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 5 Westlands, YO26 7LH?

5 Westlands, YO26 7LH last sold for £455,000 in August 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £350,000 in May 2012, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 5 Westlands, YO26 7LH?

Across 2 sales between May 2012 and August 2017, 5 Westlands, YO26 7LH rose from £350,000 to £455,000, a change of £105,000. That works out to roughly +5.1% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 5 Westlands, YO26 7LH have?

The current EPC rating for 5 Westlands, YO26 7LH is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in May 2017. It has improved from a D recorded in April 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Westlands, YO26 7LH?

5 Westlands, YO26 7LH has a recorded floor area of 122 m² (1,313 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 11% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in YO26 7LH. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Westlands, YO26 7LH heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Westlands, YO26 7LH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 5 Westlands, YO26 7LH have?

The most recent planning decision at 5 Westlands, YO26 7LH was a refusal for an application (ref. 21/04173/TPO) in October 2021. Earlier filings include 2 approved applications on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 5 Westlands, YO26 7LH?

5 Westlands, YO26 7LH is in council tax band E.

Where is 5 Westlands, YO26 7LH located?

5 Westlands, YO26 7LH sits in Bilton-in-ainsty, York, York. It falls within the YO26 postcode district in North Yorkshire.

How safe is the area around 5 Westlands, YO26 7LH?

Police records around 5 Westlands, YO26 7LH 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 5 Westlands, YO26 7LH?

The closest primary school to 5 Westlands, YO26 7LH is Tockwith Church of England Primary Academy (2.3km), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

How well connected is 5 Westlands, YO26 7LH?

The closest bus stop to 5 Westlands, YO26 7LH is St Helen's Church, 461m away. In total there are 19 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Westlands, Bilton In Ainsty, York, YO26 7LH

4 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

122 m²

1313 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 5 Westlands

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

5 Westlands is a four-bedroom detached house in Bilton-In-Ainsty, York, York (YO26 7LH). It has a recorded floor area of 122 m² (around 1313 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (May 2017) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in April 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and lighting dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82).

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. 4 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2012–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £552,000 is 21.3% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£346/sq ft) was about 55% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in August 2017 and unlisted since — roughly 9 years.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4

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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.

5 Westlands ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2017

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 23 May 2027

8 months remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2017from Apr 2012

EPC improved fromD61toC71

Main Fuel

OilGas

Switched from oil to mains gas, reducing emissions and costs

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

53%12%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Westlands, Bilton In Ainsty, York, YO26 7LH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A tree works application was refused at 5 Westlands in 2021.

4 applications on record at 5 Westlands, Bilton In Ainsty, York, YO26 7LH

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Nov 2008
Tree WorksTrees
Outcome in report
Removal of 1 Silver Birch tree within Bilton in Ainsty Conservation area.
Documents
1 doc on file
Reference
08/04833/TCON
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Tree WorksOct 2021Decision
Tree WorksJan 2018Decision

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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.

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

Current estimate

£552,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.1% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£455,000

Growth on file: 5.1% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

21 August 2017Most recent
£455,000
+30.0%over 5 years
30 May 2012
£350,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in YO26 7LH: £475,000 (2018–2007).

Nearby sales in YO26 7LH

On the street

Versus other Westlands homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 5 Westlands runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,730

Street avg £3,411

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Floor Area

122 m²

Street avg 147 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 6.8 t/year

Strongly above

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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

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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

0.5 km

St Helen's Church — bus stop.

Closest school

2.3 km

Tockwith Church of England Primary Academy. 2 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around YO26 7LH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for YO26 7LH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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