For sale Town house

15 LOWER DARNBOROUGH STREET

YORK, YORK YO23 1AR

3 beds 1 baths 764 sq ft Listed 3 Nov 2025 (-260d)

£425,000

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# 3 bedroom town house for sale (YO23 1AR)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 15 LOWER DARNBOROUGH STREET, YORK, YORK YO23 1AR |
| Price | £425,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | B |
| Construction age | England and Wales: before 1900 |
| Floor area | 71 m² |
| Last sold | £268,000 Feb 2025 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 07/04/2034
- **Current heating cost:** £1,019/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £19,535

### Recommendations
- Q (£4,000 - £14,000)
- W1 (£800 - £1,200)
- E (£35)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2114-2181-2730-0041-7561)

## Description

Comprehensively renovated, this 3 bedroom period home is ideally situated just off 'Bishy Road' within walking distance of the city centre, Rowntree Park and the railway station.

Accommodation comprises:-

Entrance hall, double reception room, kitchen, utility area and ground floor WC, 2 double bedrooms, bedroom 3/home office, luxury family bathroom

Landscaped courtyard garden

A beautifully presented three-bedroom Victorian town house, recently refurbished to a high standard and situated in one of York’s most desirable residential areas. Enjoying a quiet position the property is  just moments from the award-winning Bishy Road and within walking distance of  Rowntree Park, York city centre and the railway station.

Combining elegant period features with stylish modern finishes, this property offers sophisticated city living in a thriving community. The current owners have undertaken a sympathetic programme of works including a loft conversion, full re-wiring and upgraded plumbing. They have cleverly re-configured the ground floor introducing a stylish new kitchen with a separate utility area and downstairs WC. There is a double reception room with large windows and reclaimed feature fireplace.

To the upper floors are 3 bedrooms and a very generous bathroom with luxury bath and large walk-in shower.

The property which is double glazed throughout,  is move-in ready and has been beautifully redecorated. The  free- flowing living space is ideal for modern life with light flooding from front to back. There is a delightful courtyard garden which has been professionally landscaped; enjoying a good degree of privacy, this  pretty south facing area is generous and comfortable, ideal for al-fresco dining/entertaining.

Situated on a quiet residential street just off Bishopthorpe Road, this property enjoys immediate access to one of York’s most celebrated communities. recognised as one of Britain’s best high streets for its strong local character and independent businesses.

York city centre, the train station, Rowntree Park, and The Knavesmire are all within easy reach, along with delightful riverside walks and highly regarded local schools.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/168926489/921456) - Floorplan 1

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #3074428
- **Address:** 15 Lower Darnborough Street, YORK, YO23 1AR
- **Certificate Issued:** 27/09/2005
- **Work Completed:** 22/08/2005
- **Items:** 6 window(s), 2 door(s)

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 15 LOWER DARNBOROUGH STREET, YORK, YO23 1AR | £268,000 | 13/02/2025 | Terraced |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 28 LOWER EBOR STREET, YORK, YO23 1AY | £215,000 | 17/12/2025 | Terraced |
| 9 RIVER STREET, YORK, YO23 1AT | £375,000 | 20/03/2025 | Terraced |
| 21 CHERRY STREET, YORK, YO23 1AP | £305,000 | 15/12/2023 | Terraced |
| 4 VINE STREET, YORK, YO23 1BB | £311,500 | 02/11/2023 | Terraced |
| 38 LOWER EBOR STREET, YORK, YO23 1AY | £193,000 | 31/10/2023 | Terraced |
| 20 BISHOPGATE STREET, YORK, YO23 1JH | £335,000 | 30/10/2023 | Terraced |
| 15 VINE STREET, YORK, YO23 1BB | £535,000 | 27/10/2023 | Terraced |
| 6 LOVELL STREET, YORK, YO23 1BD | £247,500 | 07/09/2023 | Terraced |
| 19 RIVER STREET, YORK, YO23 1AT | £345,000 | 01/08/2023 | Terraced |
| 2A BISHOPGATE STREET, YORK, YO23 1JH | £530,000 | 07/07/2023 | Terraced |
| [Same street] ST BRIDGET COURT 11 LOWER DARNBOROUGH STREET, YORK, YO23 1AR | £304,000 | 09/05/2023 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 12 LOWER DARNBOROUGH STREET, YORK, YO23 1AR | £355,500 | 28/03/2023 | Terraced |
| 4 COLENSO STREET, YORK, YO23 1AS | £400,000 | 11/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 3 LOWER EBOR STREET, YORK, YO23 1AY | £339,950 | 27/10/2022 | Terraced |
| 23 CLEMENTHORPE, YORK, YO23 1AN | £270,000 | 21/10/2022 | Terraced |
| 37 POSTERN CLOSE, YORK, YO23 1JF | £550,000 | 20/10/2022 | Terraced |
| 13A EBOR STREET, YORK, YO23 1AX | £315,000 | 18/10/2022 | Terraced |
| 15 VINE STREET, YORK, YO23 1BB | £500,000 | 05/10/2022 | Terraced |
| 27 DARNBOROUGH STREET, YORK, YO23 1AU | £485,000 | 22/08/2022 | Terraced |
| THE COURTYARD 2 VINE STREET, YORK, YO23 1BB | £350,000 | 04/08/2022 | Terraced |
| 18 DARNBOROUGH STREET, YORK, YO23 1AU | £405,000 | 21/04/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 31 LOWER DARNBOROUGH STREET, YORK, YO23 1AR | £240,000 | 14/04/2022 | Terraced |
| 84 POSTERN CLOSE, YORK, YO23 1JF | £470,000 | 04/04/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] CLEMENTHORPE MALTINGS 4 LOWER DARNBOROUGH STREET, YORK, YO23 1AR | £375,000 | 24/08/2021 | Flat |
| [Same street] CLEMENTHORPE MALTINGS 3 LOWER DARNBOROUGH STREET, YORK, YO23 1AR | £395,000 | 30/07/2021 | Flat |

**Street average:** £333,900 (5 sales)
**Area average:** £373,848 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £347,667 (33 Terraced, YO23, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +22.2%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (York). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £1,064/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,182/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,300/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for York (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £823/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.28% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £147,750
- **Target investor price (1%):** £118,200

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on Area rent estimate.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £5,986/m²

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** -3.5%
- **10y growth:** 1.4%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for York; Terraced series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 3.4%
- **5y growth (index):** 15.4%
- **10y growth (index):** 41.1%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

71 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: before 1900

Last sold

£268,000 Feb 2025

Price per m²

£5,986/m²

Local average

£347,667 (+22.2%)

Deprivation

Decile 6 (17,957 of 33,755)

Street crime

677 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

Comprehensively renovated and extended 3 bedroom townhouse
Re-wired and upgraded plumbing/heating system with combi boiler
Brand new kitchen with shaker style units, and induction hob
Cleverly re-configured utility/ground floor WC
Elegant double reception room with feature fireplace
2 double bedrooms
Newly converted loft providing single bedroom 3/home office
Stunning family bathroom with large bath and walk-in shower
Beautiful south facing landscaped courtyard garden
Ideally positioned just off Bishy Road and close to delightful riverside walks

Additional details

Garden: Yes

Description

Comprehensively renovated, this 3 bedroom period home is ideally situated just off 'Bishy Road' within walking distance of the city centre, Rowntree Park and the railway station.

Accommodation comprises:-

Entrance hall, double reception room, kitchen, utility area and ground floor WC, 2 double bedrooms, bedroom 3/home office, luxury family bathroom

Landscaped courtyard garden

A beautifully presented three-bedroom Victorian town house, recently refurbished to a high standard and situated in one of York’s most desirable residential areas. Enjoying a quiet position the property is just moments from the award-winning Bishy Road and within walking distance of Rowntree Park, York city centre and the railway station.

Combining elegant period features with stylish modern finishes, this property offers sophisticated city living in a thriving community. The current owners have undertaken a sympathetic programme of works including a loft conversion, full re-wiring and upgraded plumbing. They have cleverly re-configured the ground floor introducing a stylish new kitchen with a separate utility area and downstairs WC. There is a double reception room with large windows and reclaimed feature fireplace.

To the upper floors are 3 bedrooms and a very generous bathroom with luxury bath and large walk-in shower.

The property which is double glazed throughout, is move-in ready and has been beautifully redecorated. The free- flowing living space is ideal for modern life with light flooding from front to back. There is a delightful courtyard garden which has been professionally landscaped; enjoying a good degree of privacy, this pretty south facing area is generous and comfortable, ideal for al-fresco dining/entertaining.

Situated on a quiet residential street just off Bishopthorpe Road, this property enjoys immediate access to one of York’s most celebrated communities. recognised as one of Britain’s best high streets for its strong local character and independent businesses.
York city centre, the train station, Rowntree Park, and The Knavesmire are all within easy reach, along with delightful riverside walks and highly regarded local schools.

Listed by

York

Prime Residential (York) Ltd

Reference: 168926489

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 08/04/2024

Expiry date: 07/04/2034

Current heating cost: £1,019/year

Potential heating cost: £722/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £19,535

EPC D or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£35)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #3074428

Property Details

Street: 15 Lower Darnborough Street

Town: YORK

Postcode: YO23 1AR

Installation Details

Items: 6 windows and 2 doors

Certificate Issued: 27/09/2005

Work Completed: 22/08/2005

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Listed for sale	—	£425,000	+58.6%
Sold	13/02/2025 (1 year ago)	£268,000	—

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address	Price	Date	Type
28 LOWER EBOR STREET, YORK, YO23 1AY	£215,000	17/12/2025	Terraced
9 RIVER STREET, YORK, YO23 1AT	£375,000	20/03/2025	Terraced
21 CHERRY STREET, YORK, YO23 1AP	£305,000	15/12/2023	Terraced
4 VINE STREET, YORK, YO23 1BB	£311,500	02/11/2023	Terraced
38 LOWER EBOR STREET, YORK, YO23 1AY	£193,000	31/10/2023	Terraced
20 BISHOPGATE STREET, YORK, YO23 1JH	£335,000	30/10/2023	Terraced
15 VINE STREET, YORK, YO23 1BB	£535,000	27/10/2023	Terraced
6 LOVELL STREET, YORK, YO23 1BD	£247,500	07/09/2023	Terraced
19 RIVER STREET, YORK, YO23 1AT	£345,000	01/08/2023	Terraced
2A BISHOPGATE STREET, YORK, YO23 1JH	£530,000	07/07/2023	Terraced
Same street ST BRIDGET COURT 11 LOWER DARNBOROUGH STREET, YORK, YO23 1AR	£304,000	09/05/2023	Terraced
Same street 12 LOWER DARNBOROUGH STREET, YORK, YO23 1AR	£355,500	28/03/2023	Terraced
4 COLENSO STREET, YORK, YO23 1AS	£400,000	11/11/2022	Terraced
3 LOWER EBOR STREET, YORK, YO23 1AY	£339,950	27/10/2022	Terraced
23 CLEMENTHORPE, YORK, YO23 1AN	£270,000	21/10/2022	Terraced
37 POSTERN CLOSE, YORK, YO23 1JF	£550,000	20/10/2022	Terraced
13A EBOR STREET, YORK, YO23 1AX	£315,000	18/10/2022	Terraced
15 VINE STREET, YORK, YO23 1BB	£500,000	05/10/2022	Terraced
27 DARNBOROUGH STREET, YORK, YO23 1AU	£485,000	22/08/2022	Terraced
THE COURTYARD 2 VINE STREET, YORK, YO23 1BB	£350,000	04/08/2022	Terraced
18 DARNBOROUGH STREET, YORK, YO23 1AU	£405,000	21/04/2022	Terraced
Same street 31 LOWER DARNBOROUGH STREET, YORK, YO23 1AR	£240,000	14/04/2022	Terraced
84 POSTERN CLOSE, YORK, YO23 1JF	£470,000	04/04/2022	Terraced
Same street CLEMENTHORPE MALTINGS 4 LOWER DARNBOROUGH STREET, YORK, YO23 1AR	£375,000	24/08/2021	Flat
Same street CLEMENTHORPE MALTINGS 3 LOWER DARNBOROUGH STREET, YORK, YO23 1AR	£395,000	30/07/2021	Flat

Street average: £333,900 (5 sales)

Area average: £373,848 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth -3.5%

10y growth 1.4%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): York. Series: Terraced. As of April 2026.

1y (index) 3.4%

5y (index) 15.4%

10y (index) 41.1%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for York. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,064/mo

Realistic £1,182/mo

Optimistic £1,300/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → York.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for York: £823/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Shop	Bishopgate Antiques	0.1 miles
Shop	Cycle Heaven	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Bishopthorpe Road Shops	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Charlton Street	0.2 miles
Train station	York	0.6 miles
Train station	Unknown	0.9 miles
University	York Experimental Archaeological Research Centre	1.1 miles
University	Astrocampus	1.1 miles
Hospital	St Helen's Rehabilitation Hospital	1.1 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	207
Anti-social behaviour	162
Shoplifting	116
Public order	45
Criminal damage and arson	34
Other theft	33
Drugs	19
Bicycle theft	16
Robbery	15
Burglary	9
Vehicle crime	9
Possession of weapons	8
Other crime	2
Theft from the person	2
Total incidents	677

Within 1 mile during May 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name	Type	Distance	Ofsted
Fishergate Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 4 Dec 2017
St George's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 15 Mar 2018
Scarcroft Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 5 Dec 2022
Millthorpe School	Secondary	0.4 miles	Good — 29 Apr 2024
All Saints Catholic School York	Secondary	0.5 miles	Outstanding — 19 Nov 2024

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.28%

Max investor price (0.8%) £147,750

Target investor price (1%) £118,200

Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).