3, Essex House Darwin Close, York, YO31 9PG is a leasehold flat built between 2003-2006. The property offers approximately 538 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £178,455 , which equates to approximately £332 per square foot. It was last sold on 27 Nov 2015 for £136,000. Since then, the value has increased by £42,455, representing a 31.2% increase, or approximately 3.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £178,455 is:

  • 13.2% lower than the average property price on Darwin Close
  • 0.7% higher than the average in the YO31 9PG postcode area
  • and 49.3% 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 16 October 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
2003-2006
Interior Size
538 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£178,455
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£332
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

3, Essex House Darwin Close, York, YO31 9PG has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 16 Oct 2015.

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 1 Feb 2014, when the property was rated B. The current rating of C reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 2.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to YO31 9PG

3 rd / 12
Price Rank
1% higher than average
4 th / 12
Size Rank
3% bigger than average
3 rd / 12
Price Per Sq FT Rank
3% lower than average

Compared to other properties in YO31 9PG , this flat's estimated value ranks 3rd out of 12. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd out of 12 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 4th out of 12 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£178,455
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+31 %
27 Nov 2015
£136,000
Leasehold
+8.8 %
9 May 2014
£125,000
Leasehold
-2.3 %
27 Jul 2007
£128,000
Leasehold
+11.3 %
11 Aug 2005
£115,000
Leasehold
+32.3 %
24 May 2002
£86,950
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 3, Essex House Darwin Close, York, YO31 9PG appears five times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 27 Nov 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 16 Oct 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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