# 1 bedroom apartment for sale (YO26 5PL)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 20 RAVEN GROVE, YORK, YORK YO26 5PL |
| Price | £140,000 |
| Bedrooms | 1 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | A |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1976-1982 |
| Floor area | 40 m² |
| Last sold | £140,000 Dec 2025 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** E
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 25/02/2032
- **Current heating cost:** £750/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £2,225

### Recommendations
- A (£100 - £350)
- B (£500 - £1,500)
- L2 (£800 - £1,200)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2332-1919-1805-7728-2160)

## Description

Positioned in a peaceful cul-de-sac just off Beckfield Lane, this well-presented one-bedroom first-floor maisonette offers a fantastic opportunity for first-time buyers, downsizers, or investors seeking a low-maintenance home in a convenient location.

Accessed via its own private entrance, stairs lead to a bright and airy living space, ideal for both relaxing and working from home. The generous lounge comfortably accommodates a seating area as well as a desk, making it perfect for modern lifestyles.

An inner hallway leads to the kitchen and bathroom. The kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and base units and provides space and plumbing for freestanding appliances. The bathroom includes a three-piece suite and is positioned alongside the spacious double bedroom, which overlooks the quiet front aspect of the property.

Externally, the property benefits from an allocated parking space and a private storage shed with power – ideal for bikes, tools or even a small workshop setup.

Well placed for access to local shops, transport links and the city centre, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a property in such a tucked-away yet connected position.

Leasehold

Length of lease- 169 years remaining 

Ground rent - £0

Service Charge- £0

Council Tax Band- A

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/164353460/1233236) - Floorplan

## EPC Graphs

- ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/164353460/1233237) - EE Rating

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #1818811
- **Address:** 20 Raven Grove, Acomb, YO26 5PL
- **Certificate Issued:** 28/06/2004
- **Work Completed:** 05/06/2004
- **Items:** 1 window(s)

### FENSA Certificate #3295970
- **Address:** 20 Raven Grove, YORK, YO26 5PL
- **Certificate Issued:** 29/11/2005
- **Work Completed:** 18/11/2005
- **Items:** 1 window(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 20 RAVEN GROVE, YORK, YO26 5PL | £140,000 | 15/12/2025 | Flat |
| 20 RAVEN GROVE, YORK, YO26 5PL | £140,000 | 21/04/2023 | Flat |

## Sold Comparables

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 19 GRESLEY COURT, YORK, YO26 5PF | £155,000 | 19/12/2025 | Flat |
| [Same street] 24 RAVEN GROVE, YORK, YO26 5PL | £240,000 | 10/11/2022 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £240,000 (1 sale)
**Area average:** £155,000 (1 sale)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £156,814 (7 Flat, YO26, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -10.7%

## 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):** £673/mo

## Rental Comparables

*Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.*

| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 1 Bed Flat, Acomb Road, YO24 | £1,300/mo | 1 | 0.73 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,300/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.93% (okay)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £162,500
- **Target investor price (1%):** £130,000

*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 OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,300/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 11.1%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 9×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £594/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 17.5%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £3,500/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -31.9%
- **10y growth:** -16.4%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for York; Flats and maisonettes series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -1%
- **5y growth (index):** 2.7%
- **10y growth (index):** 22.5%

## 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)