26 Shirley Avenue, York, YO26 5NJ is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 710 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £271,212 , which equates to approximately £382 per square foot. It was last sold on 28 Mar 2022 for £248,500. Since then, the value has increased by £22,712, representing a 9.1% increase, or approximately 2.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £271,212 is:

  • 6.3% lower than the average property price on Shirley Avenue
  • 7.4% lower than the average in the YO26 5NJ postcode area
  • and 23.0% lower than the average price for York as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 3 December 2019, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
710 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£271,212
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£382
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

26 Shirley Avenue, York, YO26 5NJ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 3 Dec 2019.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 13 Mar 2010, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 17.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 150 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 8% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 58% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 58% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to YO26 5NJ

14 th / 28
Price Rank
7% lower than average
21 st / 22
Size Rank
17% smaller than average
5 th / 22
Price Per Sq FT Rank
12% higher than average

Compared to other properties in YO26 5NJ , this house's estimated value ranks 14th out of 28. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 5th out of 22 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 21th out of 22 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£271,212
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+9 %
28 Mar 2022
£248,500
Leasehold
+18.9 %
5 Jun 2020
£209,000
Leasehold
+22.9 %
27 Jan 2014
£170,000
Leasehold
+2.1 %
29 Jan 2008
£166,500
Leasehold
+11.7 %
7 Jul 2004
£149,000
Leasehold
+84 %
9 Feb 2004
£81,000
Leasehold
+76.1 %
1 Mar 1996
£46,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 721 sq ft
sale price: £276,500
sale date: 3 Jul 2025
rooms: 3
size: 753 sq ft
sale price: £249,999
sale date: 25 Jun 2021
rooms: 3
size: 753 sq ft
sale price: £227,000
sale date: 8 Dec 2020
rooms: 3
size: 753 sq ft
sale price: £241,000
sale date: 23 Oct 2020
rooms: 5
size: 705 sq ft
sale price: £217,500
sale date: 23 Oct 2020

Data Sources

The property at 26 Shirley Avenue, York, YO26 5NJ appears seven times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 28 Mar 2022. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 3 Dec 2019. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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