Window costs in York
Indicative pricing for a standard 1200×1000mm casement window fully fitted in York, across four common specifications.
| Material | Glazing | Size | Price range |
|---|---|---|---|
| uPVC | Double | Standard (1200x1000mm casement) | £430 - £1,060 |
| uPVC | Triple | Standard (1200x1000mm casement) | £720 - £1,350 |
| Aluminium | Double | Standard (1200x1000mm casement) | £770 - £1,870 |
| Timber | Double | Standard (1200x1000mm casement) | £1,020 - £2,980 |
York specifics
Housing: York's central historic core is one of the largest medieval conservation areas in Europe; strict rules govern window materials and sightlines.
Climate: Vale of York frost pocket produces cold winter mornings; exposed easterly winds reward high insulation and airtight seals.
Price driver: Tourism and heritage status create a premium market; city walls and narrow lanes complicate scaffold and vehicle access.
Installers: Heritage specialist firms preferred inside the walls; modern uPVC fitters serve Copmanthorpe and outer villages.
Property age in York
Based on 69,587 Energy Performance Certificates issued across York. Age band shapes which window fittings are specified — pre-1919 homes typically need timber sash or heritage-pattern casement; post-1980 stock accepts off-the-shelf uPVC.
Source: DCLG EPC bulk domestic dataset (OGL v3). Certificates issued to 2026-04-24.
35 conservation areas recorded in York on Historic England's national register. If your property sits inside one, expect Article 4 directions and consent requirements that affect window choice and material — see Article 4 directions and windows in conservation areas.
By window type in York
Casement
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Sash
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Tilt & Turn
See tilt & turn prices and specification in York.
Bay
See bay prices and specification in York.
French
See french prices and specification in York.
Roof
See roof prices and specification in York.
Secondary glazing
See secondary glazing prices and specification in York.
Next steps
Look at installers covering York, or read the full cost-guide library for material and glazing deep-dives.