2 Forest Grove, Barlow, Selby, YO8 8GX
About 2 Forest Grove
2 Forest Grove is a four-bedroom detached house in Barlow, Selby, Selby (YO8 8GX). It has a recorded floor area of 165 m² (around 1776 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in July 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average, lighting went from Very Poor to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
Across 2006–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at -1.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £318,000 is 44.5% above the 2013 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£124/sq ft) was about 33.1% below the postcode norm. 13 years since the last transfer (October 2013).
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms4
- Dining roomYes
- Utility roomYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- GarageYes
Building
- Heating systemlpg
Energy performance
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Changed to a more efficient fuel source
Hot water system changed
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
2 Forest Grove has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
4applications of note in the surrounding area
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Sales history & valuation
2 Forest Grove valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£318,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -1.5% per year over 7 years.
£220,000
Growth on file: -1.5% per year over 7 years.
Sales timeline
3 October 2013Most recent
£220,000
-10.2%over 7 years16 August 2006
£244,999
Median price across the last 5 sales in YO8 8GX: £189,999 (2020–2006).
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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
Hunters Walk — bus stop.
Closest school
1.0 km
Barlow Church of England Primary School. 2 schools nearby.
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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
41.0dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
35.3dB