What type of property is 8 Forestgate, YO32 2WT?

8 Forestgate, YO32 2WT is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house, on a corner plot.

What was the last sold price for 8 Forestgate, YO32 2WT?

8 Forestgate, YO32 2WT last sold for £222,500 in April 2025, around 1 years ago. Land Registry has 6 sales on record going back to £44,950 in April 1995. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 8 Forestgate, YO32 2WT changed over time?

Across 6 sales between April 1995 and April 2025, 8 Forestgate, YO32 2WT rose from £44,950 to £222,500, a change of £177,550. That works out to roughly +5.5% per year compounded over 30 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 8 Forestgate, YO32 2WT have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Forestgate, YO32 2WT is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in February 2019. It has improved from a D recorded in February 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Forestgate, YO32 2WT?

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

How is 8 Forestgate, YO32 2WT heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Forestgate, YO32 2WT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Forestgate, YO32 2WT?

8 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.

Where is 8 Forestgate, YO32 2WT located?

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

Is 8 Forestgate, YO32 2WT in a safe area?

Police records around 8 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.

Which schools serve 8 Forestgate, YO32 2WT?

The closest primary school to 8 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 transport links are near 8 Forestgate, YO32 2WT?

The closest bus stop to 8 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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8 Forestgate, Haxby, York, YO32 2WT

6 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

56 m²

603 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 8 Forestgate

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

8 Forestgate is a two-bedroom mid-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. The latest certificate (February 2019) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in February 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88). The home occupies a corner plot.

Most recent transfer was April 2025 at £222,500 — fresh data. Across 1995–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£369/sq ft) was about 95.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
DrivewayYes
Corner plotYes

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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2019

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2019from Feb 2009

EPC improved fromD64toC74

Heating System

Warm AirGas Boiler

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Forestgate, Haxby, York, YO32 2WT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 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.

8 Forestgate has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1995.

Current estimate

£239,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.5% per year over 30 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£222,500

Growth on file: 5.5% per year over 30 years.

Sales timeline

14 April 2025Most recent
£222,500
+22.6%over 9 years
28 March 2016
£181,500
+29.6%over 1 year
24 July 2014
£140,000
+66.2%over 12 years
30 May 2002
£84,250
+40.4%over 1 year
19 October 2000
£60,000
+33.5%over 5 years
12 April 1995
£44,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in YO32 2WT: £272,000 (2023–2021).

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.

Years Held for 8 Forestgate lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,973

Street avg £2,911

Strongly above

Floor Area

56 m²

Street avg 68 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 2.9 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

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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Common questions

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