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FLAT 4

PICCADILLY RIVERSIDE APARTMENTS, PICCADILLY, YORK, YORK YO1 9NX

2 beds 2 baths Listed 9 Oct 2024 (-609d)

£375,000

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Property details

Tenure

LEASEHOLD

Council tax band

F

Last sold

£550,000 Apr 2023

Local average

£287,000 (+30.7%)

Deprivation

Decile 7 (20,849 of 33,755)

Street crime

657 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • First Floor Apartment with Original Features
  • Large Open Plan Kitchen, Dining and Living Area
  • Master Bedroom with En-Suite Shower Room
  • Second Double Bedroom
  • House Bathroom
  • Utility Room
  • Versatile Additional Mezzanine Area
  • Secure Parking Space
  • City Centre Location
  • City Views

Additional details

Electricity
Mains supply
Water
Mains supply
Heating
Electric
Parking
Yes

Description

A superb two bedroomed apartment, situated in Piccadilly Lofts in the heart of the city centre, with views across Clifford's Tower and secure off street parking.

Piccadilly Lofts is an exclusive conversion of a historic warehouse in the vibrant heart of York. This unique building has been transformed into ten luxury apartments, blending modern living with charming original features.

Apartment 4 is located on the first floor, offering stunning views of the River Foss and Clifford's Tower. As you enter, you’re greeted by a spacious central reception hall that leads to a remarkable open-plan kitchen, dining, and living area. The room is adorned with an array of windows, complete with elegant folding louvre shutters, allowing natural light to flood the space.

The contemporary kitchen boasts an array of modern units, including integral eye-level ovens, a ceramic hob, and an extractor hood, all complemented by a central island. This stylish setup flows seamlessly into the dining and large seating area, highlighted by warm timber flooring.

The apartment features a well-appointed master bedroom with an en-suite shower room, alongside a second double bedroom, a utility room, and a contemporary house bathroom. For added versatility, a staircase leads to a charming mezzanine level, perfect for use as a study or playroom.
The apartment benefits from secure, allocated parking.

Offered with no onward chain, a viewing is highly recommended.

General Remarks -

Fixtures And Fittings - All fixtures and fittings are specifically excluded from the sale unless they are mentioned in the particulars of sale.

Location - The apartment is set within the heart of the City of York with views towards Cliffords Tower and is within easy reach of all this historic city has to offer with shops and restaurants close by.

Services - Mains supplies of water, electricity and drainage. Electric heating.

Local Authority York - City of York Council, West Offices, Station Rise, York, YO1 6GA. Telephone .

Offer Procedure - Before contacting a Building Society, Bank or Solicitor you should make your offer to the office dealing with the sale, as any delay may result in the sale being agreed to another purchaser, thus incurring unnecessary costs. Under the Estate Agency Act 1991, you will be required to provide us with financial information in order to verify your position, before we can recommend your offer to the vendor. We will also require proof of identification in order to adhere to Money Laundering Regulations.

Years Remaining on the Lease: 241
Service Charge: £4,575.93 PA
Ground Rent: £250 PA
Ground Rent Review Period: Fixed

Listed by

York City Centre

Hudson Moody

Reference: 153544703

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Piccadilly Lofts, York

Piccadilly Lofts, York

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EE Rating

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Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 28/04/2023 (3 years ago) £550,000

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
RYEDALE HOUSE, 58 - 60 APARTMENT 607 PICCADILLY, YORK, YO1 9NX £585,000 30/04/2025 Flat
PICCADILLY LOFTS 5 PICCADILLY, YORK, YO1 9NX £422,500 14/03/2025 Flat
PICCADILLY RIVERSIDE APARTMENTS FLAT 8 PICCADILLY, YORK, YO1 9NX £1,200,000 20/12/2023 Flat
RYEDALE HOUSE 58-60 APARTMENT 505 PICCADILLY, YORK, YO1 9NX £440,000 25/08/2023 Flat
35 FLAT 14 FOSSGATE, YORK, YO1 9TF £127,500 16/08/2023 Flat
RYEDALE HOUSE, 58 - 60 APARTMENT 309 PICCADILLY, YORK, YO1 9NX £415,000 03/08/2023 Flat
RYEDALE HOUSE 58-60 APARTMENT 209 PICCADILLY, YORK, YO1 9NX £525,000 27/07/2023 Flat
35 FLAT 12 FOSSGATE, YORK, YO1 9TF £295,000 19/05/2023 Flat
RYEDALE HOUSE, 58 - 60 APARTMENT 703 PICCADILLY, YORK, YO1 9NX £1,450,000 02/05/2023 Flat
RYEDALE HOUSE 58-60 APARTMENT 302 PICCADILLY, YORK, YO1 9NX £465,000 20/12/2022 Flat
RYEDALE HOUSE 58-60 APARTMENT 311 PICCADILLY, YORK, YO1 9NX £410,000 18/11/2022 Flat
RYEDALE HOUSE 58-60 APARTMENT 307 PICCADILLY, YORK, YO1 9NX £425,000 02/11/2022 Flat
RYEDALE HOUSE, 58 - 60 APARTMENT 601 PICCADILLY, YORK, YO1 9NX £750,000 14/10/2022 Flat
PICCADILLY LOFTS 1 PICCADILLY, YORK, YO1 9NX £415,000 14/10/2022 Flat
RYEDALE 58-60 APARTMENT 705 PICCADILLY, YORK, YO1 9NX £800,000 09/09/2022 Flat
RYEDALE HOUSE, 58 - 60 APARTMENT 403 PICCADILLY, YORK, YO1 9NX £420,000 25/08/2022 Flat
FLAT 1, 2 WALMGATE, YORK, YO1 9TJ £335,000 01/08/2022 Flat
RYEDALE HOUSE 58-60 APARTMENT 306 PICCADILLY, YORK, YO1 9NX £450,000 22/07/2022 Flat
PICCADILLY RIVERSIDE APARTMENTS FLAT 8 PICCADILLY, YORK, YO1 9NX £1,125,000 22/06/2022 Flat
RYEDALE HOUSE 58-60 APARTMENT 108 PICCADILLY, YORK, YO1 9NX £595,000 08/06/2022 Flat

Area average: £582,500 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -26.7%
10y growth 24.2%

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

1y (index) -1.3%
5y (index) 5%
10y (index) 23.6%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,060/mo
Realistic £1,178/mo
Optimistic £1,296/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → York.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for York: £773/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Address

34 Piccadilly

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Shop Tesco Express 0.0 miles
Shop Shopmobility 0.0 miles
Bus stop Piccadilly 0.0 miles
Bus stop Merchantgate 0.0 miles
University University of York Kings Manor 0.5 miles
University Phoenix 0.6 miles
Train station York 0.6 miles
Hospital The Retreat 0.8 miles
Train station Unknown 0.8 miles
Hospital York District Hospital 0.9 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 237
Anti-social behaviour 145
Shoplifting 102
Public order 41
Criminal damage and arson 28
Other theft 22
Bicycle theft 18
Drugs 13
Burglary 12
Robbery 9
Vehicle crime 9
Theft from the person 8
Possession of weapons 7
Other crime 6
Total incidents 657

Within 1 mile during Apr 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 0.4 miles Good — 4 Dec 2017
St George's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy Primary 0.5 miles Good — 15 Mar 2018
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy Primary 0.5 miles Good — 7 Feb 2023
York St John University Other 0.5 miles (No rating)
Scarcroft Primary School Primary 0.6 miles Good — 5 Dec 2022

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
2 Bed Flat, Rosemary Place, YO1 £1,600/mo 2 0.25 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Terraced House, Siward St, YO10 £1,350/mo 2 1.02 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,475/mo (2 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.39%
Max investor price (0.8%) £184,375
Target investor price (1%) £147,500
Gross yield 4.7%
Cost-to-rent ratio 21.2×
Monthly cashflow £-174/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI -1.9%
  • 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).
  • Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
  • Cashflow — Rent minus 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).