What kind of home is Virginia Lodge, Bernard Lane, YO26 8BP?

Virginia Lodge, Bernard Lane, YO26 8BP is a 4-bedroom detached house.

When did Virginia Lodge, Bernard Lane, YO26 8BP last change hands?

Virginia Lodge, Bernard Lane, YO26 8BP last sold for £587,000 in September 2020, around 6 years ago. Before that, it sold for £425,000 in March 2016, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has Virginia Lodge, Bernard Lane, YO26 8BP appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between March 2016 and September 2020, Virginia Lodge, Bernard Lane, YO26 8BP rose from £425,000 to £587,000, a change of £162,000. That works out to roughly +7.4% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does Virginia Lodge, Bernard Lane, YO26 8BP have?

The current EPC rating for Virginia Lodge, Bernard Lane, YO26 8BP is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in November 2017. It has improved from a E recorded in June 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Virginia Lodge, Bernard Lane, YO26 8BP?

Virginia Lodge, Bernard Lane, YO26 8BP has a recorded floor area of 202 m² (2,174 sq ft), around 51 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 42% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in YO26 8BP. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Virginia Lodge, Bernard Lane, YO26 8BP use?

The latest EPC at Virginia Lodge, Bernard Lane, YO26 8BP records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has Virginia Lodge, Bernard Lane, YO26 8BP had any planning applications?

Virginia Lodge, Bernard Lane, YO26 8BP has 3 planning records on file (1 approved), most recent in September 2018. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for Virginia Lodge, Bernard Lane, YO26 8BP?

Virginia Lodge, Bernard Lane, YO26 8BP is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is Virginia Lodge, Bernard Lane, YO26 8BP in?

Virginia Lodge, Bernard Lane, YO26 8BP sits in Green Hammerton, York, York. It falls within the YO26 postcode district in North Yorkshire.

What is crime like near Virginia Lodge, Bernard Lane, YO26 8BP?

Police records around Virginia Lodge, Bernard Lane, YO26 8BP 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 Virginia Lodge, Bernard Lane, YO26 8BP?

The closest primary school to Virginia Lodge, Bernard Lane, YO26 8BP is Green Hammerton Church of England Primary School (98m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near Virginia Lodge, Bernard Lane, YO26 8BP?

The closest bus stop to Virginia Lodge, Bernard Lane, YO26 8BP is Bernard Lane, 80m away. The nearest rail option is Hammerton Rail Station, 1.4km away.

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Virginia Lodge, Bernard Lane, Green Hammerton, York, YO26 8BP

3 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

202 m²

2174 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Virginia Lodge

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

Virginia Lodge is a four-bedroom detached house in Green Hammerton, York, York (YO26 8BP). It has a recorded floor area of 202 m² (around 2174 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (November 2017) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in June 2015 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74). Main heating runs on oil.

At 202 m² the property is well over the postcode median (142 m² across 5 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2016–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £696,000 is 18.6% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£270/sq ft) was about 30.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 3 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused. Last sale on file: £587,000 in September 2020.

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
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageDouble

Building

Central heatingYes
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.

Virginia Lodge's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2017

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

8.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2017from Jun 2015

EPC improved fromE43toD63

Hot Water

PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

63%94%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Virginia Lodge, Bernard Lane, Green Hammerton, York, YO26 8BP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Sept 2018
Conditions
In report
Application for the approval of details required under conditions 2 (Materials), 3 (Landscaping), 5 (Contamination), 6 (Treeworks), 7 (Ecological mitigation), 9 (Written Scheme of Investigation), 11 (Drawings and Details), 13 (Drainage), 20 (Noise Survey), 21 (Surface Water) of permission 15/04468/fULMAJ
Documents
153 docs on file
Reference
17/03362/DISCON
View planning record
Jan 2018
Conditions
In report
Approval of details under conditions 16 (Mud, grit and dirt), 17 (highway survey) ,18 (on site parking and material provision) and 19 (construction method statement) of planning permission 15/04468/FULMAJ- Erection of 20 dwellings and car parking (Site Area 0.90 ha) with access from St Thomas's Way (AMENDED SCHEME).
Documents
15 docs on file
Reference
17/03552/DISCON
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 in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£696,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.4% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£587,000

Growth on file: 7.4% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

16 September 2020Most recent
£587,000
+38.1%over 4 years
17 March 2016
£425,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in YO26 8BP: £672,500 (2025–2017).

Nearby sales in YO26 8BP

On the street

Versus other Bernard Lane homes

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

Price per m² for Virginia Lodge lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,906

Street avg £3,249

Below

Floor Area

202 m²

Street avg 152 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

8.3 t/year

Street avg 8.2 t/year

Above

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Comparables

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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.

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Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Bernard Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 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 8BP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for YO26 8BP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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