What kind of home is The Barn, Thornton Bridge, YO61 2RH?

The Barn, Thornton Bridge, YO61 2RH is a detached house.

When did The Barn, Thornton Bridge, YO61 2RH last change hands?

The Barn, Thornton Bridge, YO61 2RH last sold for £1,050,000 in April 2018, around 8 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is The Barn, Thornton Bridge, YO61 2RH?

The current EPC rating for The Barn, Thornton Bridge, YO61 2RH is D with a score of 58 out of 100, lodged in August 2016. It has dropped from a B recorded in September 2013 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

How big is The Barn, Thornton Bridge, YO61 2RH?

The Barn, Thornton Bridge, YO61 2RH has a recorded floor area of 352 m² (3,789 sq ft). That makes it about 83% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in YO61 2RH. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does The Barn, Thornton Bridge, YO61 2RH use?

The latest EPC at The Barn, Thornton Bridge, YO61 2RH records lpg as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for The Barn, Thornton Bridge, YO61 2RH?

The Barn, Thornton Bridge, YO61 2RH is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is The Barn, Thornton Bridge, YO61 2RH in?

The Barn, Thornton Bridge, YO61 2RH sits in Helperby, York, York. It falls within the YO61 postcode district in North Yorkshire.

How safe is the area around The Barn, Thornton Bridge, YO61 2RH?

Police records around The Barn, Thornton Bridge, YO61 2RH show an average of 41 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 48% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (31% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near The Barn, Thornton Bridge, YO61 2RH?

The closest primary school to The Barn, Thornton Bridge, YO61 2RH is St Peter's Brafferton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School (1.3km).

What transport links are near The Barn, Thornton Bridge, YO61 2RH?

The closest bus stop to The Barn, Thornton Bridge, YO61 2RH is Fawdlington Road, 656m away. In total there are 5 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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The Barn, Thornton Bridge, Helperby, York, YO61 2RH

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

352 m²

3789 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 58

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About The Barn

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

The Barn is a detached house in Helperby, York, York (YO61 2RH). It has a recorded floor area of 352 m² (around 3789 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007 onwards and council tax band G. The latest certificate (August 2016) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. Earlier certificates rated it B (September 2013); the latest reading is 2 bands lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and main heating dropped from Good to Poor. Main heating runs on lpg.

At 352 m² the property is well over the postcode median (165 m² across 8 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £1,179,000 is 12.3% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£277/sq ft) was about 15.7% below the postcode norm. Last changed hands 8 years ago, in April 2018.

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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.

The Barn's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 31 Aug 2026

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2016

EPC Rating

D58

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

9.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 31 August 2026

New assessment needed to sell or let

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2016from Sept 2013

EPC improved fromB82toD58

Main Fuel

GasLPG

Fuel source changed

Heating Controls

Full ControlFull

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

GoodPoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

62%94%

More low energy lighting installed

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21st centuryDetached HouseEPC DDetached over 300m²No mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against The Barn, Thornton Bridge, Helperby, York, YO61 2RH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

The Barn 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.

The Barn valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£1,179,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2018)

£1,050,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

25 April 2018Most recent
£1,050,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in YO61 2RH: £392,500 (2026–2014).

Nearby sales in YO61 2RH

On the street

Versus other Thornton Bridge homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

The Barn is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£2,983

Street avg £3,873

Strongly below

Floor Area

352 m²

Street avg 180 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

9.0 t/year

Street avg 8.9 t/year

Below

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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 Church Row, Myton On Swale

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1 Church Farm Cottages, Myton On Swale

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£434k

1 Craven Court, Helperby

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£399k

1 Swale View, Helperby

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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

41/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.7 km

Fawdlington Road — bus stop.

Closest school

1.3 km

St Peter's Brafferton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School. 1 school nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around YO61 2RH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for YO61 2RH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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