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Orchard House, Harton

YO60 7NP

YORK

Current

C

78

Potential

B

81

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in YORK, YO60 7NP. The property offers 173m² (1862 sq ft) of spacious living space with 7 habitable rooms. It is a recently constructed modern home. The property holds an EPC rating of C (78/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (81/100). This property benefits from a air source heat pump system, which can deliver 3-4 units of heat for every unit of electricity used. Heat pumps are eligible for the £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant, making them increasingly popular for UK homes seeking to reduce carbon emissions. The walls feature cavity wall insulation with good efficiency ratings, providing solid thermal performance. The loft insulation is rated very good, meeting or exceeding the recommended 270mm depth for optimal thermal performance. Double glazing is installed, though the efficiency rating suggests older units. Modern low-E double glazing can be up to 40% more efficient than units installed before 2002. Estimated annual energy costs are £1823, comprising £1306 for heating, £427 for hot water, and £90 for lighting. The property produces 1.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is very low for a UK home.

How Does Orchard House Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 78/100, this YORK property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of £1823 are close to the UK average. At 173m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²). CO2 emissions of 1.0 tonnes/year are less than half the UK household average, making this an environmentally friendly choice.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the YO60 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property78
Average60
+30% better
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vs YORK

This property78
Average61
+28% better
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vs YO60

This property78
Average46
+70% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 78/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £990/year more than the YORK average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

C(78 points)

Potential Rating

B(81 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 3 Sept 2025

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Property Information

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Full Address

Orchard House

Harton

YO60 7NP

YORK

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 2012-2021

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Floor Area

173.0

7.0 total rooms

7.0 heated

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Tenure

Owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

78 / 100

Potential: 81

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CO₂ Emissions

1.0 tonnes/year

6 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

58 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

3 Sept 2025

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). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are £473 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The YO60 postcode district contains over 1600 registered properties. As a modern build, this property benefits from contemporary construction standards and improved energy efficiency requirements.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Air source heat pump, radiators, electric

£1306.0/yr

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Hot Water

£427.0/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£90.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)

Good
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Roof

Pitched, 270 mm loft insulation

Very Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Average
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Floor

Suspended, insulated (assumed)

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Heating System

Air source heat pump, radiators, electric

Good

Main Fuel

electricity (not community)

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Lighting

Good lighting efficiency

Good

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Sand Hutton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Primary
📍2.2 miles awayYO41 1LB

Last inspected: Jan 2023

Good

Foston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Primary
📍2.2 miles awayYO60 7QB

Last inspected: Jan 2020

Good

Welburn Community Primary School

Primary
📍3.8 miles awayYO60 7DX

Last inspected: Jan 2019

Good

Stamford Bridge Primary School

Primary
📍4.1 miles awayYO41 1BP

Last inspected: Nov 2019

Good

Warthill Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Primary
📍4.4 miles awayYO19 5XL

Last inspected: Sept 2022

Good

Sheriff Hutton Primary School

Primary
📍4.5 miles awayYO60 6SH

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Stockton-on-the-Forest Primary School

Primary
📍4.7 miles awayYO32 9UP

Last inspected: May 2023

Good

Bugthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Primary
📍4.8 miles awayYO41 1QQ

Last inspected: Feb 2022

Good

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

🚀Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 462 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:462 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:185 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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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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