What type of property is 2 Railway Cottages, YO8 8EZ?

2 Railway Cottages, YO8 8EZ is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 2 Railway Cottages, YO8 8EZ last change hands?

2 Railway Cottages, YO8 8EZ last sold for £115,000 in October 2018, around 8 years ago. Before that, it sold for £87,500 in February 2004, so prices have been rising over 15 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 2 Railway Cottages, YO8 8EZ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between February 2004 and October 2018, 2 Railway Cottages, YO8 8EZ rose from £87,500 to £115,000, a change of £27,500. That works out to roughly +1.9% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2 Railway Cottages, YO8 8EZ?

The current EPC rating for 2 Railway Cottages, YO8 8EZ is E with a score of 43 out of 100, lodged in September 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Railway Cottages, YO8 8EZ?

2 Railway Cottages, YO8 8EZ has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (667 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Railway Cottages, YO8 8EZ heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Railway Cottages, YO8 8EZ records dual fuel as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 Railway Cottages, YO8 8EZ?

2 Railway Cottages, YO8 8EZ is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 2 Railway Cottages, YO8 8EZ located?

2 Railway Cottages, YO8 8EZ sits in Barlow, Selby, Selby. It falls within the YO8 postcode district in North Yorkshire.

Is 2 Railway Cottages, YO8 8EZ in a safe area?

Police records around 2 Railway Cottages, YO8 8EZ 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 2 Railway Cottages, YO8 8EZ?

The closest primary school to 2 Railway Cottages, YO8 8EZ is Barlow Church of England Primary School (766m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

How well connected is 2 Railway Cottages, YO8 8EZ?

The closest bus stop to 2 Railway Cottages, YO8 8EZ is Station Cottages, 53m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Railway Cottages, Barlow, Selby, YO8 8EZ

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Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

62 m²

667 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 43

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Railway Cottages

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

2 Railway Cottages is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Barlow, Selby, Selby (YO8 8EZ). It has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (around 667 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2015) shows an E (score 43), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 78), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on dual fuel. The latest certificate is from September 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include notable views.

Across 2004–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £163,000 is 41.7% above the 2018 sale price. Last sale on file: £115,000 in October 2018.

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes

Outside

Private gardenrear
Notable viewsYes

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 20 Sept 2025

EPC Rating

E43

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

—

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Railway Cottages, Barlow, Selby, YO8 8EZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Railway Cottages has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

4applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

Current estimate

£163,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.9% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£115,000

Growth on file: 1.9% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

7 October 2018Most recent
£115,000
+31.4%over 14 years
20 February 2004
£87,500

Median price across the last 3 sales in YO8 8EZ: £133,000 (2016–2002).

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On the street

Versus other Railway Cottages homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 2 Railway Cottages runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

43 (E)

Street avg 42 (E)

Below

Floor Area

62 m²

Street avg 69 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

5.6 t/year

Street avg 8.2 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above

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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

0.1 km

Station Cottages — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Barlow Church of England Primary School. 2 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around YO8 8EZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.2dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for YO8 8EZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.9dB

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Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 32 points of interest in total.

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