What type of property is 1 Ainsty View, YO26 8AJ?

1 Ainsty View, YO26 8AJ is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 1 Ainsty View, YO26 8AJ last change hands?

1 Ainsty View, YO26 8AJ last sold for £140,000 in February 2004, around 23 years ago. Before that, it sold for £80,000 in December 2001, so prices have been rising over 2 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 Ainsty View, YO26 8AJ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between December 2001 and February 2004, 1 Ainsty View, YO26 8AJ rose from £80,000 to £140,000, a change of £60,000. That works out to roughly +29.8% per year compounded over 2 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Ainsty View, YO26 8AJ have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Ainsty View, YO26 8AJ is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in February 2026. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Ainsty View, YO26 8AJ?

1 Ainsty View, YO26 8AJ has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (775 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Ainsty View, YO26 8AJ heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Ainsty View, YO26 8AJ records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Ainsty View, YO26 8AJ?

1 Ainsty View, YO26 8AJ is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 1 Ainsty View, YO26 8AJ located?

1 Ainsty View, YO26 8AJ sits in Whixley, York, York. It falls within the YO26 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 1 Ainsty View, YO26 8AJ?

Police records around 1 Ainsty View, YO26 8AJ 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 1 Ainsty View, YO26 8AJ?

The closest primary school to 1 Ainsty View, YO26 8AJ is Green Hammerton Church of England Primary School (1.6km), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 1 Ainsty View, YO26 8AJ?

The closest bus stop to 1 Ainsty View, YO26 8AJ is Vine Farm Close, 123m away. The nearest rail option is Cattal Rail Station, 1.6km away.

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1 Ainsty View, Whixley, York, YO26 8AJ

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

72 m²

775 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 1 Ainsty View

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

1 Ainsty View is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Whixley, York, York (YO26 8AJ). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 775 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 5 certificates since April 2015. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Average; while main heating dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 73). Main heating runs on oil. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Untraded for 23 years, with the last transfer in February 2004. Across 2001–2004, sale prices on this property compounded at 29.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £260,000 sits 85.7% above the 2004 sale of £140,000.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingOff road

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 5)

Feb 2026

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 6 February 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2016from Apr 2015

EPC improved fromD59toE54

Heating System

Heat PumpGas Boiler

Heating system changed

Main Fuel

ElectricOil

Fuel source changed

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

67%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Ventilation

NaturalMVHR

MVHR (mechanical ventilation with heat recovery) installed

Oct 2016from Sept 2016

EPC improved fromE54toD64

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Ventilation

MVHRNatural

Ventilation system changed

Feb 2017from Oct 2016

EPC improved fromD64toF33

Heating Controls

FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Main SystemImmersion

Hot water system changed

Low Energy Lighting

88%11%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Feb 2026from Feb 2017

EPC improved fromF33toD63

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

ImmersionMain 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

11%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Ainsty View, Whixley, York, YO26 8AJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Ainsty View has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

3 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.

1 Ainsty View's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2001).

Current estimate

£260,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 29.8% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (2004)

£140,000

Growth on file: 29.8% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

9 February 2004Most recent
£140,000
+75.0%over 2 years
18 December 2001
£80,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in YO26 8AJ: £230,000 (2026–2020).

Nearby sales in YO26 8AJ

On the street

Versus other Ainsty View homes

Four headline reads against 33 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 Ainsty View outperforms the street on years held by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,944

Street avg £2,298

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Floor Area

72 m²

Street avg 71 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

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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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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

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

0.1 km

Vine Farm Close — bus stop.

Closest school

1.6 km

Green Hammerton Church of England Primary School. 2 schools nearby.

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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 8AJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for YO26 8AJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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