What kind of home is 8 Ash Close, YO8 9FF?

8 Ash Close, YO8 9FF is a semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 8 Ash Close, YO8 9FF?

8 Ash Close, YO8 9FF last sold for £175,000 in September 2018, around 8 years ago. Before that, it sold for £53,500 in November 1997, so prices have been rising over 21 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8 Ash Close, YO8 9FF appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between November 1997 and September 2018, 8 Ash Close, YO8 9FF rose from £53,500 to £175,000, a change of £121,500. That works out to roughly +5.9% per year compounded over 21 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Ash Close, YO8 9FF?

The current EPC rating for 8 Ash Close, YO8 9FF is D with a score of 57 out of 100, lodged in May 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Ash Close, YO8 9FF?

8 Ash Close, YO8 9FF has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (958 sq ft). That makes it about 11% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in YO8 9FF. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Ash Close, YO8 9FF use?

The latest EPC at 8 Ash Close, YO8 9FF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Ash Close, YO8 9FF?

8 Ash Close, YO8 9FF is in council tax band C.

Which area is 8 Ash Close, YO8 9FF in?

8 Ash Close, YO8 9FF sits in Thorpe Willoughby, Selby, Selby. It falls within the YO8 postcode district in North Yorkshire.

Is 8 Ash Close, YO8 9FF in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Ash Close, YO8 9FF 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 8 Ash Close, YO8 9FF?

The closest primary school to 8 Ash Close, YO8 9FF is Thorpe Willoughby Community Primary School (329m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Brayton Academy (2.9km).

What transport links are near 8 Ash Close, YO8 9FF?

The closest bus stop to 8 Ash Close, YO8 9FF is Field Avenue, 166m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Ash Close, Thorpe Willoughby, Selby, YO8 9FF

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

89 m²

958 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 57

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Ash Close

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

8 Ash Close is a semi-detached house in Thorpe Willoughby, Selby, Selby (YO8 9FF). It has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (around 958 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (May 2018) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since September 2013. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump.

Across 1997–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £247,000 is 41.1% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£183/sq ft) was about 21.3% below the postcode norm. Last sale on file: £175,000 in September 2018.

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Valuation

against the asking price

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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2018

EPC Rating

D57

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2018from Sept 2013

Low Energy Lighting

33%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Ash Close, Thorpe Willoughby, Selby, YO8 9FF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Ash Close has no planning applications on record.

The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1997.

Current estimate

£247,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.9% per year over 21 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£175,000

Growth on file: 5.9% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

6 September 2018Most recent
£175,000
+227.1%over 20 years
10 November 1997
£53,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in YO8 9FF: £210,000 (2024–2004).

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On the street

Versus other Ash Close homes

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

On price per m², 8 Ash Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,966

Street avg £2,653

Strongly below

Floor Area

89 m²

Street avg 86 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.8 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

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.

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Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Field Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Thorpe Willoughby Community Primary School. 4 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around YO8 9FF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for YO8 9FF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.5dB

Low

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Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 34 points of interest in total.

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