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Energy Performance Certificate

3, Forth Street

YO26 4YS

YORK

Current

D

59

Potential

C

75

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced house is located in YORK, YO26 4YS. The property offers 56mยฒ (603 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 4 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. With an EPC rating of D (59/100), this property is around the UK average for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (75/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The solid walls lack insulation. Solid wall insulation (external or internal) typically costs ยฃ8,000-ยฃ14,000 but can reduce heat loss by up to 35% and improve your EPC rating by 1-2 bands. The pitched roof lacks adequate insulation. Topping up loft insulation to 270mm (the recommended depth) typically costs ยฃ300-ยฃ500 and could save ยฃ150-ยฃ250 annually, with the investment often paying for itself within 2-3 years. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are ยฃ815, comprising ยฃ687 for heating, ยฃ89 for hot water, and ยฃ39 for lighting. The property produces 3.5 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in February 2021 for ยฃ179,000, with 2 recorded sales in our database.

How Does 3, Forth Street Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 59/100, this YORK property is around the national average for UK homes. Annual energy costs of ยฃ815 are approximately ยฃ985 below the UK average of ยฃ1800, representing significant savings. With 56mยฒ of space, this is a more compact property compared to the UK average of 87mยฒ. At 3.5 tonnes of CO2 per year, emissions are below the UK average of 4.5 tonnes.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the YO26 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property59
Average60
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vs YORK

This property59
Average61
-3% below
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vs YO26

This property59
Average60
-2% below

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 59/100, this property is average and performs better than approximately 45% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 55% nationally

Energy Costs: ยฃ18/year less than the YORK average

Energy Efficiency Rating

๐Ÿ“Š Official EPC Register Data
A92-100
B81-91
C69-80
Potential
D55-68
Current
E39-54
F21-38
G1-20

Current Rating

D(59 points)

Potential Rating

C(75 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 14 Dec 2015

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Property Information

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Full Address

3, Forth Street

YO26 4YS

YORK

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Property Type

House

Mid-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1900-1929

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Floor Area

56.0 mยฒ

4.0 total rooms

4.0 heated

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Tenure

owner-occupied

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Efficiency Score

59 / 100

Potential: 75

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

3.5 tonnes/year

63 kg/mยฒ

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Energy Consumption

357 kWh/mยฒ/year

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Last Inspected

14 Dec 2015

marketed sale

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About YORK

YORK is situated in North Yorkshire, Yorkshire. Properties in YORK have an average EPC rating of D (score 61/100). The YO26 postcode district contains over 10100 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

ยฃ179,000

5 February 2021

Type: Terraced

โ†—+ยฃ29,000(+19.3%)

vs previous sale

ยฃ150,000

24 March 2016

Type: Terraced

Market Insights: This property has sold 2 times since 2015. Value has increased by 19.3% over this period.

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

ยฃ687.0/yr

Save ยฃ45/yr

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Hot Water

ยฃ89.0/yr

Save ยฃ31/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

ยฃ39.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Poor
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Roof

Pitched, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good
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Main Fuel

mains gas (not community)

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets

Very Good
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Loft Insulation

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Saint Barnabas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.2 miles awayโ€ขYO26 4YZ

Last inspected: Nov 2022

โš ๏ธRequires improvement

Poppleton Road Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขYO26 4UP
?Not yet rated

Clifton Green Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.6 miles awayโ€ขYO30 6JA

Last inspected: May 2022

โœ“Good

Vale of York Academy

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.7 miles awayโ€ขYO30 6ZS

Last inspected: Nov 2019

โœ“Good

St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.8 miles awayโ€ขYO24 4BJ

Last inspected: Mar 2023

โœ“Good

Carr Junior School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.9 miles awayโ€ขYO26 5QA

Last inspected: Sept 2023

โœ“Good

Carr Infant School

Primary
๐Ÿ“1 miles awayโ€ขYO26 5QA

Last inspected: May 2022

โœ“Good

Acomb Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“1 miles awayโ€ขYO24 4ES

Last inspected: Sept 2023

โญOutstanding

About school ratings: Ofsted ratings range from Outstanding to Inadequate. These ratings are based on inspections of teaching quality, leadership, pupil behavior, and safety. Note that school catchment areas vary - check with the school or local council for admission details.

Data source: School information from Get Information About Schools (GIAS). Distances are approximate. Always verify school catchment areas directly with the school or local education authority.

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Broadband & Connectivity

๐Ÿš€Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 500 Mbps

โšก Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:500 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:200 Mbps
Maximum:200 Mbps

Available Providers

Virgin MediaHyperopticBTSkyTalkTalk

What do these speeds mean? 10-30 Mbps: Good for browsing and streaming. 30-100 Mbps: Great for multiple users and HD streaming. 100-300 Mbps: Excellent for 4K streaming and gaming. 300+ Mbps: Perfect for large households and heavy internet use.

Data source: Broadband speeds are from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 report (July 2025 release). Data shows typical speeds available in this postcode area. Actual speeds at this specific property may vary depending on line quality, distance from exchange, and chosen provider. Always verify availability with providers before committing.

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Area Safety

Higher Crime327 incidents/month

The surrounding area (1-mile radius) experiences higher crime levels

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

120 incidents (37%)

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Anti-social behaviour

66 incidents (20%)

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Shoplifting

33 incidents (10%)

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Theft

19 incidents (6%)

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Public order

17 incidents (5%)

About this data: Crime statistics show incidents reported during April 2026 within a 1-mile radius. Data from Police.uk, updated monthly.

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About this EPC: Energy Performance Certificates are valid for 10 years and are required when a property is built, sold, or rented. Learn more about EPCs or book an EPC assessment.

Cost estimates are approximate and actual savings may vary. Find local tradesmen to get accurate quotes for improvements.

Data Sources: This report contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Data from: UK Energy Performance Certificate Register, HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, and Police.uk crime statistics.

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