1, Essex House Darwin Close, York, YO31 9PG is a leasehold flat built between 2007-2011. The property offers approximately 495 square feet of living space. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £164,734 , which equates to approximately £333 per square foot. It was last sold on 13 Apr 2018 for £137,500. Since then, the value has increased by £27,234, representing a 19.8% increase, or approximately 2.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £164,734 is:

  • 19.9% lower than the average property price on Darwin Close
  • 7.1% lower than the average in the YO31 9PG postcode area
  • and 53.2% lower than the average price for York as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 28 August 2024, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in YO31 9PG

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
2007-2011
Interior Size
495 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£164,734
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£333
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

1, Essex House Darwin Close, York, YO31 9PG has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 28 Aug 2024.

This property uses electric room heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 19 Jan 2010. The rating of C remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 5.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric storage heaters to room heaters, electric, changing energy efficiency from poor to very poor.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to good.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to YO31 9PG

12 th / 12
Price Rank
7% lower than average
11 th / 12
Size Rank
5% smaller than average
9 th / 12
Price Per Sq FT Rank
2% lower than average

Compared to other properties in YO31 9PG , this flat's estimated value ranks 12th out of 12. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 9th out of 12 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 11th out of 12 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£164,734
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+20 %
13 Apr 2018
£137,500
Leasehold
+10.4 %
14 Nov 2014
£124,500
Leasehold
+7.3 %
25 May 2012
£116,000
Leasehold
0 %
19 Aug 2005
£116,000
Leasehold
+31.9 %
12 Jul 2002
£87,950
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 517 sq ft
sale price: £177,500
sale date: 27 Jun 2025
rooms: 3
size: 506 sq ft
sale price: £177,500
sale date: 23 Aug 2024
rooms: 3
size: 538 sq ft
sale price: £167,000
sale date: 30 Nov 2022
rooms: 3
size: 538 sq ft
sale price: £150,000
sale date: 30 Jul 2021
rooms: 3
size: 506 sq ft
sale price: £142,500
sale date: 29 Aug 2019

Data Sources

The property at 1, Essex House Darwin Close, York, YO31 9PG appears five times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 13 Apr 2018. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 28 Aug 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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