What kind of home is 16 Forestgate, YO32 2WT?

16 Forestgate, YO32 2WT is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

What did 16 Forestgate, YO32 2WT sell for?

16 Forestgate, YO32 2WT last sold for £275,000 in December 2023, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £45,750 in November 1995. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 16 Forestgate, YO32 2WT?

Across 4 sales between November 1995 and December 2023, 16 Forestgate, YO32 2WT rose from £45,750 to £275,000, a change of £229,250. That works out to roughly +6.6% per year compounded over 28 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 16 Forestgate, YO32 2WT have?

The current EPC rating for 16 Forestgate, YO32 2WT is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in May 2020. It has dropped from a C recorded in December 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 16 Forestgate, YO32 2WT?

16 Forestgate, YO32 2WT has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (603 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 16 Forestgate, YO32 2WT use?

The latest EPC at 16 Forestgate, YO32 2WT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 16 Forestgate, YO32 2WT?

16 Forestgate, YO32 2WT 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.

Which area is 16 Forestgate, YO32 2WT in?

16 Forestgate, YO32 2WT sits in Haxby, York, York. It falls within the YO32 postcode district.

Is 16 Forestgate, YO32 2WT in a safe area?

Police records around 16 Forestgate, YO32 2WT show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 5 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 54% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 16 Forestgate, YO32 2WT?

The closest primary school to 16 Forestgate, YO32 2WT is Headlands Primary School (222m), one of 5 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Joseph Rowntree School (1.3km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 16 Forestgate, YO32 2WT?

The closest bus stop to 16 Forestgate, YO32 2WT is Oak Tree Lane Shops, 74m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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16 Forestgate, Haxby, York, YO32 2WT

4 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

56 m²

603 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 16 Forestgate

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

16 Forestgate is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Haxby, York, York (YO32 2WT). It has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (around 603 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (May 2020) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (December 2008); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 89), a 2-band jump. Period features are noted in the property record.

Across 1995–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£456/sq ft) was about 148.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold December 2023 for £275,000.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

ParkingOff road

Building

TenureFreehold
Period featuresYes
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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2020

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2020from Dec 2008

EPC improved fromC72toD66

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

67%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Forestgate, Haxby, York, YO32 2WT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16 Forestgate has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application 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.

Price for 16 Forestgate has grown more than fourfold since the 1995 starting point.

Current estimate

£274,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.6% per year over 28 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£275,000

Growth on file: 6.6% per year over 28 years.

Sales timeline

15 December 2023Most recent
£275,000
+93.0%over 14 years
18 June 2009
£142,500
-4.4%over 2 years
19 April 2007
£149,000
+225.7%over 11 years
30 November 1995
£45,750

Median price across the last 5 sales in YO32 2WT: £245,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in YO32 2WT

On the street

Versus other Forestgate homes

Four headline reads against 27 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 16 Forestgate stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,911

Street avg £2,874

Strongly above

Floor Area

56 m²

Street avg 68 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 2.9 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 Corban Way, Wigginton

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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

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Oak Tree Lane Shops — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Headlands Primary School. 7 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around YO32 2WT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for YO32 2WT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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