What kind of home is 2 Fir Tree Cottages, YO8 6DH?

2 Fir Tree Cottages, YO8 6DH is a mid-terrace house.

What energy rating does 2 Fir Tree Cottages, YO8 6DH have?

The current EPC rating for 2 Fir Tree Cottages, YO8 6DH is E with a score of 39 out of 100, lodged in September 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Fir Tree Cottages, YO8 6DH?

2 Fir Tree Cottages, YO8 6DH has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (624 sq ft). That makes it about 68% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in YO8 6DH. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Fir Tree Cottages, YO8 6DH use?

The latest EPC at 2 Fir Tree Cottages, YO8 6DH records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 2 Fir Tree Cottages, YO8 6DH had any planning applications?

2 Fir Tree Cottages, YO8 6DH has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in January 2014. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Fir Tree Cottages, YO8 6DH?

2 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.

Which area is 2 Fir Tree Cottages, YO8 6DH in?

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

Is 2 Fir Tree Cottages, YO8 6DH in a safe area?

Police records around 2 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.

What schools are near 2 Fir Tree Cottages, YO8 6DH?

The closest primary school to 2 Fir Tree Cottages, YO8 6DH is Bubwith Community Primary School (2.3km).

What transport links are near 2 Fir Tree Cottages, YO8 6DH?

The closest bus stop to 2 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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2 Fir Tree Cottages, Breighton, Selby, YO8 6DH

1 planning record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

58 m²

624 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 39

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Fir Tree Cottages

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

2 Fir Tree Cottages is a mid-terrace house in Breighton, Selby, Selby (YO8 6DH). It has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (around 624 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (September 2014) shows an E (score 39), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. The latest certificate is from September 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

At 58 m² it sits well below the postcode median (147 m² across 11 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2014.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Energy

Energy performance

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

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 14 Sept 2024

EPC Rating

E39

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Fir Tree Cottages, Breighton, Selby, YO8 6DH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Jan 2014
Full
In report
Construction of dropped kerb to create vehicular access
Documents
8 docs on file
Reference
13/03844/PLF
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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.

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

Current estimate

£145,000

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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).

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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 2 Fir Tree Cottages lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

39 (E)

Street avg 55 (E)

Below

Floor Area

58 m²

Street avg 204 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.5 t/year

Street avg 8.1 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

Strongly below

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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

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Map

Everything within walking distance

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

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