Darwin Close, York
House prices, sold prices and local information for YO31 9PE, YO31 9PF, YO31 9PG.
At a glance
38 property sales on Darwin Close, York have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £169,000. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £151,329. Average sale prices rose from £136,250 in 2016 to £169,000 in 2026 (+24%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 52% below the York average of £348,809 over the same period. 11 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 11 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Darwin Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all YO31 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 38 | £151,329 | 24 Apr 2026 |
Sold prices on Darwin Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12, Danube House, Darwin Close YO31 9PE | 24 Apr 2026 | £168,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 9, Essex House, Darwin Close YO31 9PG | 16 Feb 2026 | £170,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 8, Essex House, Darwin Close YO31 9PG | 27 Jun 2025 | £177,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 8, Chester House, Darwin Close YO31 9PQ | 1 May 2025 | £167,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 9, Chester House, Darwin Close YO31 9PQ | 27 Feb 2025 | £172,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 8, Godwin House, Darwin Close YO31 9PF | 3 Oct 2024 | £185,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 6, Essex House, Darwin Close YO31 9PG | 23 Aug 2024 | £177,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 1, Chester House, Darwin Close YO31 9PQ | 20 Oct 2023 | £160,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 17, Danube House, Darwin Close YO31 9PE | 11 Oct 2023 | £165,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 6, Chester House, Darwin Close YO31 9PQ | 14 Sep 2023 | £163,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 4, Godwin House, Darwin Close YO31 9PF | 6 Apr 2023 | £172,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 9, Godwin House, Darwin Close YO31 9PF | 27 Jan 2023 | £168,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 3, Danube House, Darwin Close YO31 9PE | 21 Dec 2022 | £180,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 4, Essex House, Darwin Close YO31 9PG | 30 Nov 2022 | £167,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 18, Danube House, Darwin Close YO31 9PE | 25 Feb 2022 | £160,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 12, Essex House, Darwin Close YO31 9PG | 30 Jul 2021 | £150,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 2, Danube House, Darwin Close YO31 9PE | 30 Jun 2021 | £153,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 4, Godwin House, Darwin Close YO31 9PF | 2 Mar 2021 | £155,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 10, Danube House, Darwin Close YO31 9PE | 9 Nov 2020 | £133,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 10, Chester House, Darwin Close YO31 9PQ | 27 Mar 2020 | £147,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 8, Godwin House, Darwin Close YO31 9PF | 8 Nov 2019 | £138,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 2, Essex House, Darwin Close YO31 9PG | 29 Aug 2019 | £142,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 14, Danube House, Darwin Close YO31 9PE | 8 Jun 2018 | £143,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 12, Danube House, Darwin Close YO31 9PE | 17 Apr 2018 | £129,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 1, Essex House, Darwin Close YO31 9PG | 13 Apr 2018 | £137,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 6, Essex House, Darwin Close YO31 9PG | 19 Dec 2017 | £135,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 4, Godwin House, Darwin Close YO31 9PF | 23 Oct 2017 | £133,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 9, Godwin House, Darwin Close YO31 9PF | 2 Jun 2017 | £145,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 18, Danube House, Darwin Close YO31 9PE | 26 May 2017 | £146,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 6, Danube House, Darwin Close YO31 9PE | 18 Jan 2017 | £120,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 9, Essex House, Darwin Close YO31 9PG | 11 Nov 2016 | £140,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 6, Chester House, Darwin Close YO31 9PQ | 14 Oct 2016 | £136,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 10, Chester House, Darwin Close YO31 9PQ | 4 Oct 2016 | £131,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 12, Danube House, Darwin Close YO31 9PE | 24 Aug 2016 | £146,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 1, Godwin House, Darwin Close YO31 9PF | 28 Jul 2016 | £136,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 8, Godwin House, Darwin Close YO31 9PF | 24 Mar 2016 | £140,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 3, Danube House, Darwin Close YO31 9PE | 10 Mar 2016 | £126,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 9, Chester House, Darwin Close YO31 9PQ | 5 Feb 2016 | £135,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 12, Danube House, Darwin Close | £146,000 (Aug 2016) → £129,000 (Apr 2018) → £168,000 (Apr 2026) | +15% over 10 yrs |
| 9, Essex House, Darwin Close | £140,000 (Nov 2016) → £170,000 (Feb 2026) | +21% over 9 yrs |
| 9, Chester House, Darwin Close | £135,000 (Feb 2016) → £172,000 (Feb 2025) | +27% over 9 yrs |
| 8, Godwin House, Darwin Close | £140,000 (Mar 2016) → £138,000 (Nov 2019) → £185,000 (Oct 2024) | +32% over 9 yrs |
| 6, Essex House, Darwin Close | £135,000 (Dec 2017) → £177,500 (Aug 2024) | +31% over 7 yrs |
| 6, Chester House, Darwin Close | £136,000 (Oct 2016) → £163,500 (Sep 2023) | +20% over 7 yrs |
| 4, Godwin House, Darwin Close | £133,000 (Oct 2017) → £155,000 (Mar 2021) → £172,000 (Apr 2023) | +29% over 5 yrs |
| 9, Godwin House, Darwin Close | £145,000 (Jun 2017) → £168,000 (Jan 2023) | +16% over 6 yrs |
| 3, Danube House, Darwin Close | £126,000 (Mar 2016) → £180,000 (Dec 2022) | +43% over 7 yrs |
| 18, Danube House, Darwin Close | £146,500 (May 2017) → £160,000 (Feb 2022) | +9% over 5 yrs |
| 10, Chester House, Darwin Close | £131,000 (Oct 2016) → £147,000 (Mar 2020) | +12% over 3 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Darwin Close
Crime
238 crimes were reported within about a mile of Darwin Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 63 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 56 |
| Shoplifting | 30 |
| Public order | 21 |
| Burglary | 15 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 15 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Darwin Close is in or near 9 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Upper River Ouse Flood alert area
- River Foss Flood alert area
- Tang Hall Beck - Tang Hall Flood warning area
- South Beck at York Flood warning area
- River Foss downstream of Yearsley Baths Flood warning area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Darwin Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yearsley Grove Primary School 385 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| Haxby Road Primary Academy 293 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Burton Green Primary School 136 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Huntington School 1,505 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Park Grove Primary Academy 262 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Heworth Church of England Primary School 142 pupils | Primary Church of England | 5–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| New Earswick Primary School 213 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Hempland Primary School 420 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around and local GPs
Train stations
- York station 1.8 mi · 36 min walk
- Poppleton station 3.3 mi · 1 hr 6 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Bell Farm (opp, Huntington Road) 2 min walk
- Bell Farm (adj, Huntington Road) 2 min walk
- Byland Avenue (o/s 13, Byland Avenue) 3 min walk
- Byland Avenue (o/s 2, Byland Avenue) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Jorvik Gillygate Practice
Woolpack House, The Stonebow, York · 1.4 mi - Dalton Terrace Surgery
Glentworth, Dalton Terrace, York · 2.2 mi - Unity Health
Kimberlow Hill Surgery, Kimberlow Rise, York · 2.5 mi - York Medical Group
199 Acomb Road, York · 2.7 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 7 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
Income: decile 6 of 10 · Crime: decile 6 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 59.5% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 19.9% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 20.6% | 17.1% |
| Households | 921 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 16.1% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 68.0% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 15.9% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,018 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
Nearby streets in YO31
- Haxby Road£304k
- Huntington Road£248k
- Fifth Avenue£258k
- Stockton Lane£524k
- Eboracum Way£183k
- Birch Close£177k
- Dodsworth Avenue£230k
- Brockfield Park Drive£352k
- St Aelreds Mews£373k
- Bad Bargain Lane£390k
- Whitecross Gardens£205k
- Penleys Grove Street£300k