11, Essex House Darwin Close, York, YO31 9PG is a leasehold flat built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 538 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £174,434 , which equates to approximately £324 per square foot. It was last sold on 28 Jun 2012 for £115,000. Since then, the value has increased by £59,434, representing a 51.7% increase, or approximately 3.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £174,434 is:

  • 15.2% lower than the average property price on Darwin Close
  • 1.6% lower than the average in the YO31 9PG postcode area
  • and 50.5% 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 20 February 2023, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in YO31 9PG

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
538 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£174,434
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£324
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

11, Essex House Darwin Close, York, YO31 9PG has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 20 Feb 2023.

This property uses electric storage 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 22 Mar 2011. The rating of C remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 2.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from poor to average, while the heating system type remained the same (electric storage heaters).
  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from very poor to average, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to YO31 9PG

10 th / 12
Price Rank
2% lower than average
5 th / 12
Size Rank
3% bigger than average
11 th / 12
Price Per Sq FT Rank
5% lower than average

Compared to other properties in YO31 9PG , this flat's estimated value ranks 10th out of 12. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 11th 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 5th out of 12 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£174,434
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+52 %
28 Jun 2012
£115,000
Leasehold
+40.3 %
25 Mar 2002
£81,950
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 11, Essex House Darwin Close, York, YO31 9PG appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 28 Jun 2012. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 20 Feb 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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