7a, Roecliffe Lane, Boroughbridge, York, YO51 9LN

7a is a detached house in Boroughbridge, York, York (YO51 9LN). It has a recorded floor area of 43 m² (around 463 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band A. At 43 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (43–265 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (45 versus a best of 71). The latest certificate (January 2026) shows an E (score 45), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since May 2009. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Poor to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 64). Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 43 m² it sits well below the postcode median (70 m² across 9 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 78% of similar EPCs).