What type of property is 1 Fir Tree Cottages, YO8 6DH?

1 Fir Tree Cottages, YO8 6DH is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Fir Tree Cottages, YO8 6DH?

The current EPC rating for 1 Fir Tree Cottages, YO8 6DH is D with a score of 56 out of 100, lodged in March 2019. It has improved from a G recorded in October 2008 (3 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Fir Tree Cottages, YO8 6DH?

1 Fir Tree Cottages, YO8 6DH has a recorded floor area of 95 m² (1,023 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 48% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in YO8 6DH. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Fir Tree Cottages, YO8 6DH heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Fir Tree Cottages, YO8 6DH records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 1 Fir Tree Cottages, YO8 6DH have?

The most recent planning decision at 1 Fir Tree Cottages, YO8 6DH was a refusal for side and rear extension (ref. 24/00338/PLF) in April 2024. Earlier filings include 2 approved applications on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 1 Fir Tree Cottages, YO8 6DH?

1 Fir Tree Cottages, YO8 6DH is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 1 Fir Tree Cottages, YO8 6DH located?

1 Fir Tree Cottages, YO8 6DH sits in Breighton, Selby, Selby. It falls within the YO8 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 1 Fir Tree Cottages, YO8 6DH?

Police records around 1 Fir Tree Cottages, YO8 6DH show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 8 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 50% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 1 Fir Tree Cottages, YO8 6DH?

The closest primary school to 1 Fir Tree Cottages, YO8 6DH is Bubwith Community Primary School (2.3km).

What is the nearest station to 1 Fir Tree Cottages, YO8 6DH?

The closest bus stop to 1 Fir Tree Cottages, YO8 6DH is Breighton Sand Lane, 156m away. The nearest rail option is Wressle Rail Stn, 2.7km away.

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1 Fir Tree Cottages, Breighton, Selby, YO8 6DH

3 planning records

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

95 m²

1023 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 56

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 1 Fir Tree Cottages

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

1 Fir Tree Cottages is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Breighton, Selby, Selby (YO8 6DH). It has a recorded floor area of 95 m² (around 1023 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (March 2019) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in October 2008 the rating was G, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 106), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

At 95 m² it sits well below the postcode median (147 m² across 11 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. 3 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension and partial demolition, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

1 Fir Tree Cottages's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2019

EPC Rating

D56

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

9.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2019from Oct 2008

EPC improved fromG19toD56

Hot Water

ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Fir Tree Cottages, Breighton, Selby, YO8 6DH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at 1 Fir Tree Cottages was refused — worth checking the council file.

Mar 2025
DemolitionFull
In report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Erection of a single storey extension following demolition of lean-to porch to rear
Extension
Documents
9 docs on file
Reference
25/00168/PLF
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Apr 2024
ExtensionFull
In report
Extension: Side and rear of property
Erection of single storey extension to rear and two storey extension to side
Documents
15 docs on file
Reference
24/00338/PLF
View planning record

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

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

Current estimate

£171,000

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 YO8 6DH: £700,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in YO8 6DH

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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.

Floor Area for 1 Fir Tree Cottages lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

56 (D)

Street avg 53 (E)

Above

Floor Area

95 m²

Street avg 200 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

9.2 t/year

Street avg 7.7 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Strongly below

Comparables

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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 Selby district page.

Full Selby 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

0.2 km

Breighton Sand Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

2.3 km

Bubwith Community Primary School. 1 school nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around YO8 6DH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for YO8 6DH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

Map

Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 12 points of interest in total.

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