What type of property is 2 The Cottages, YO61 1UB?

2 The Cottages, YO61 1UB is a semi-detached house.

How energy efficient is 2 The Cottages, YO61 1UB?

The current EPC rating for 2 The Cottages, YO61 1UB is D with a score of 60 out of 100, lodged in February 2020. It has improved from a F recorded in April 2017 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 The Cottages, YO61 1UB?

2 The Cottages, YO61 1UB has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (947 sq ft). That makes it about 9% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in YO61 1UB. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 The Cottages, YO61 1UB heated?

The latest EPC at 2 The Cottages, YO61 1UB records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 The Cottages, YO61 1UB?

2 The Cottages, YO61 1UB is in council tax band C.

Where is 2 The Cottages, YO61 1UB located?

2 The Cottages, YO61 1UB sits in Alne, York, York. It falls within the YO61 postcode district in North Yorkshire.

What is crime like near 2 The Cottages, YO61 1UB?

Police records around 2 The Cottages, YO61 1UB show an average of 1 reported crimes per month over the last 3 months. Other theft makes up roughly 33% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 2 The Cottages, YO61 1UB?

The closest primary school to 2 The Cottages, YO61 1UB is Great Ouseburn Community Primary School (2.6km).

What transport links are near 2 The Cottages, YO61 1UB?

The closest bus stop to 2 The Cottages, YO61 1UB is Bay Horse Inn, 115m away. In total there are 12 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 The Cottages, Aldwark, Alne, York, YO61 1UB

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

88 m²

947 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 60

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 2 The Cottages

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

2 The Cottages is a semi-detached house in Alne, York, York (YO61 1UB). It has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (around 947 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2020) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in April 2017 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). Main heating runs on electricity.

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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 3)

Feb 2020

EPC Rating

D60

Main Heating

Heat Pump

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2019from Apr 2017

EPC improved fromF28toE48

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Feb 2020from Nov 2019

EPC improved fromE48toD60

Heating System

Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel

DualElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DNo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 The Cottages, Aldwark, Alne, York, YO61 1UB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 The Cottages has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

2 notable applications 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.

2 The Cottages has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£288,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in YO61 1UB: £615,000 (2023–2023).

Nearby sales in YO61 1UB

On the street

Versus the street

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 2 The Cottages runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

60 (D)

Street avg 50 (E)

Above

Floor Area

88 m²

Street avg 126 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 7.8 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

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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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

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Bay Horse Inn — bus stop.

Closest school

2.6 km

Great Ouseburn Community Primary School. 1 school nearby.

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around YO61 1UB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

42.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for YO61 1UB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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