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1 Merchants Place, Merchantgate, York, YO1 9TU

UPRN:10034763531Flat/Maisonette2 bedsBuilt 2003-2006
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band EEPC: C (76)
Data freshness:Listing· 8mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 8mo ago (2026-03-23T08:38:43.027431+00:00)Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 4d ago (2026-11-01T08:50:32.503428+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:51:02.310219+00:00)EPC· 6mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-20T10:58:39.129138+00:00)Risk· 5mo agoRisk: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00)Connectivity· 1mo agoConnectivity: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-03T06:43:10.905825+00:00)Schools· 1mo agoSchools: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-06T08:24:30.427161+00:00)Amenities· 1mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refresh
1 Merchants Place, Merchantgate, York, YO1 9TU

HP Score

Mixed
Verdict
4 days ago
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
20 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£326,000
£310k - £342kHigh
Estimate
£326k
Range
£310k – £342k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,800
£2k - £2k
Monthly
£1,800
Yield
6.63%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

1 Merchants Place earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 64/100. Investment score 71/100 reflects strong fundamentals. Crime intensity is elevated. Walkability is excellent (98/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is leasehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.

Key SourcesEPC RegisterPortal listingsOfcom Connected NationsOfcom mobile coverageMarket estimates (third-party AVM)HM Land Registry sales matched to addressDefra strategic noise mapping, England Round 4 (Contains Defra data © Crown copyright and database right 2023-2024, Open Government Licence v3.0)Walk ScoreONS Census 2021Police.ukHM Land Registry company ownershipHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
HP Score
64/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
71/ 100
High
Crime Score
100/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
98/ 100
Excellent
Transit & Bike
Transit 46Bike 77
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£326,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,800
Gross Yield6.63%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-12.3%
5y Growth-3.6%
10y Growth-0.3%
Last Sold Price£280,000 (2020-07-20)

Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceModerate
  • RadonLow
  • MiningUnknown
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseLow

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0YO1 9TU
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 26/01961/FUL
    Alterations to rear fenestration of the property, 1no. rooflight to rear and replacement gate
    Pending
  • 26/01942/LBC
    Change of use of commercial premises to shop and drinking establishment (Sui Generis), erection of new link between front and rear buildings, insertion of new internal lift, formation of new staircase, lowering of floor in portion of rear building.
    Pending
  • 26/01941/FUL
    Change of use of commercial premises to shop and drinking establishment (Sui Generis), erection of new link between front and rear buildings, insertion of new internal lift, formation of new staircase, lowering of floor in portion of rear building.
    Pending

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership35.3%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining237 yrs
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2020-07-20
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

Broadband (Standard)
17 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£32,961
Population Density7,640 /km²
Owner Occupied25%
Age Distribution
0-15 5%16-64 88%65+ 7%

Schools Nearby

  • Fishergate Primary School
    0.4 mi
    Good
  • St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy
    0.5 mi
    Good
  • York St John University
    0.5 mi
    -
  • St George's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy
    0.5 mi
    Good

3 of 10 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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