What kind of home is 17 Back Lane, YO26 8BG?

17 Back Lane, YO26 8BG is a 4-bedroom detached house.

When did 17 Back Lane, YO26 8BG last change hands?

17 Back Lane, YO26 8BG last sold for £840,000 in January 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £217,500 in November 1999. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 17 Back Lane, YO26 8BG appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between November 1999 and January 2024, 17 Back Lane, YO26 8BG rose from £217,500 to £840,000, a change of £622,500. That works out to roughly +5.8% per year compounded over 24 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 17 Back Lane, YO26 8BG?

The current EPC rating for 17 Back Lane, YO26 8BG is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in November 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in January 2015. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 17 Back Lane, YO26 8BG?

17 Back Lane, YO26 8BG has a recorded floor area of 184 m² (1,981 sq ft), around 46 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 24% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in YO26 8BG. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 17 Back Lane, YO26 8BG use?

The latest EPC at 17 Back Lane, YO26 8BG records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 17 Back Lane, YO26 8BG had any planning applications?

17 Back Lane, YO26 8BG has council approval for single-storey rear extension granted in October 2021 under ref. 21/03152/FUL. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 17 Back Lane, YO26 8BG?

17 Back Lane, YO26 8BG is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 17 Back Lane, YO26 8BG in?

17 Back Lane, YO26 8BG sits in Whixley, York, York. It falls within the YO26 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 17 Back Lane, YO26 8BG?

Police records around 17 Back Lane, YO26 8BG 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.

What schools are near 17 Back Lane, YO26 8BG?

The closest primary school to 17 Back Lane, YO26 8BG is Green Hammerton Church of England Primary School (1.5km), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 17 Back Lane, YO26 8BG?

The closest rail stop to 17 Back Lane, YO26 8BG is Cattal Rail Station, 908m away. The nearest bus option is Vine Farm Close, 909m away.

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17 Back Lane, Whixley, York, YO26 8BG

Notable views3 sales on record6 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

184 m²

1981 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 17 Back Lane

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

17 Back Lane is a four-bedroom detached house in Whixley, York, York (YO26 8BG). It has a recorded floor area of 184 m² (around 1981 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (November 2023) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in January 2015 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. Main heating runs on oil. Other recorded features include notable views and a conservatory.

At 184 m² it's 22.7% larger than the typical home in the postcode (150 m² median across 16 EPCs). On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. 6 planning records sit against the property, 6 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1999–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.8% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£424/sq ft) was about 78% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold January 2024 for £840,000.

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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms3
Dining roomYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageDouble
Notable viewsYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

17 Back Lane ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2023

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

5.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2023from Jan 2015

EPC improved fromD62toC73

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Floor Insulation

PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

33%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 Back Lane, Whixley, York, YO26 8BG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

17 Back Lane has been through 6 approved planning applications — a well-evolved property.

Feb 2025
OutbuildingFull
In report
Erection of open sided car port
Documents
14 docs on file
Reference
ZC25/00036/FUL
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Feb 2025
OutbuildingFull
In report
Erection of open sided car port
Documents
17 docs on file
Reference
HGTZC25/00036/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.

Latest sale on 17 Back Lane was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£861,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.8% per year over 24 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£840,000

Growth on file: 5.8% per year over 24 years.

Sales timeline

26 January 2024Most recent
£840,000
+52.7%over 8 years
20 May 2015
£550,000
+152.9%over 15 years
26 November 1999
£217,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in YO26 8BG: £550,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in YO26 8BG

On the street

Versus other Back Lane homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 17 Back Lane runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,565

Street avg £3,132

Strongly above

Floor Area

184 m²

Street avg 155 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

5.2 t/year

Street avg 5.1 t/year

On par

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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 Hammerton Close, Kirk Hammerton

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4 bed2 bath

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1 Farriers View, Rudgate, Whixley

YO26 8AL

5 bed2 bath

£477k

1 Ebor View, Green Hammerton

YO26 8BR

5 bed3 bath

£295k

1 Boroughbridge Road, Green Hammerton

YO26 8AD

3 bed1 bath

£261k

1 Ainsty View, Whixley

YO26 8AJ

3 bed1 bath

£283k

1 High Street, Whixley

YO26 8AW

2 bed2 bath

£211k

1 Cowley Mews, Harrogate Road, Green Hammerton

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2 bed

Area

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Full York report

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Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.9 km

Cattal Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

1.5 km

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

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around YO26 8BG 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 8BG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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