Sold STC Semi-detached

15 BACK LANE

THIRSK, SOWERBY, NORTH YORKSHIRE YO7 1NQ

2 beds 1 baths 68 m² Listed 25 Nov 2019 (-2392d)

£215,000

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# 2 bedroom semi-detached bungalow for sale (YO7 1NQ)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 15 BACK LANE, THIRSK, SOWERBY, NORTH YORKSHIRE YO7 1NQ |
| Price | £215,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Last sold | £192,000 May 2020 |

## Description

**KITCHEN** **13' 8" x 9' 8" (4.19m x 2.96m)** With a range of base and wall units, the kitchen has windows to the front and side of the house with access to the driveway.

**LOUNGE** **17' 1" x 11' 4" (5.23m x 3.46m)** With a large, double glazed window overlooking the front of the property, a small hall area leading to the front door. There is a gas fire in the lounge in a tiled fire surround.

**SHOWER** **ROOM** **** **6' 4" x 5' 5" (1.94m x 1.67m)** The bathroom has been adapted by the current owners to offer a walk in shower with disabled access.

**BEDROOM** **1** **** **12' 11" x 10' 11" (3.96m x 3.33m)** with a large window over looking the rear of the property and built in storage.

**BEDROOM** **2** **** **8' 5" x 9' 9" (2.59m x 2.98m)** overlooking the rear of the property with built in storage.

**OUTSIDE** **** The property has front and back gardens mainly laid to lawn with well established boarders. The long drive leads along the side of the bungalow to the garage. There is adequate storage built in to the exterior of the house.

The garden offers space of extension to the rear if needed.

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/75764137/292050) - Floorplan 1

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 15 BACK LANE, SOWERBY, THIRSK, HAMBLETON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1NQ | £192,000 | 04/05/2020 | Semi-detached |
| 15 BACK LANE, SOWERBY, THIRSK, HAMBLETON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1NQ | £80,000 | 16/11/2001 | Semi-detached |

## Sold Comparables

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| [Same street] CHERRY LEA, 60B BACK LANE, SOWERBY, THIRSK, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1NQ | £292,000 | 20/02/2026 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] M & C FOODSTORE BACK LANE, SOWERBY, THIRSK, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1NQ | £133,650 | 16/01/2026 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 64A BACK LANE, SOWERBY, THIRSK, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1NQ | £470,000 | 26/08/2025 | Detached |
| [Same street] 11 BACK LANE, SOWERBY, THIRSK, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1NQ | £240,000 | 21/11/2024 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 62 BACK LANE, SOWERBY, THIRSK, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1NQ | £387,500 | 06/09/2024 | Detached |
| [Same street] 66 BACK LANE, SOWERBY, THIRSK, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1NQ | £325,000 | 20/06/2024 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 3 BACK LANE, SOWERBY, THIRSK, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1NQ | £310,000 | 03/11/2023 | Other |
| [Same street] 72 BACK LANE, SOWERBY, THIRSK, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1NQ | £176,900 | 28/04/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 7 ST OSWALDS CLOSE, SOWERBY, THIRSK, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1JX | £210,000 | 27/03/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 34 BACK LANE, SOWERBY, THIRSK, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1JD | £125,000 | 24/02/2023 | Semi-detached |
| THE GRANGE 4 GREEN LANE EAST, SOWERBY, THIRSK, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1NA | £210,000 | 04/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 53 KINGS GARDENS, SOWERBY, THIRSK, HAMBLETON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1NU | £180,000 | 26/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] CHERRY LEA, 60B BACK LANE, SOWERBY, THIRSK, HAMBLETON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1NQ | £255,000 | 14/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 23 BACK LANE, SOWERBY, THIRSK, HAMBLETON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1NQ | £400,000 | 12/10/2022 | Detached |
| 21 KINGS GARDENS, SOWERBY, THIRSK, HAMBLETON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1NR | £222,000 | 15/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 23A BACK LANE, SOWERBY, THIRSK, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1NQ | £248,000 | 24/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 7A BACK LANE, SOWERBY, THIRSK, HAMBLETON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1NQ | £206,000 | 22/03/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 50 BACK LANE, SOWERBY, THIRSK, HAMBLETON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1NQ | £142,000 | 25/02/2022 | Terraced |
| THORPE COTTAGE GREEN LANE EAST, SOWERBY, THIRSK, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1NB | £320,000 | 04/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 6 CROFT HEADS, SOWERBY, THIRSK, HAMBLETON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1ND | £255,000 | 28/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 9 GREEN LANE EAST, SOWERBY, THIRSK, HAMBLETON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1NB | £293,000 | 27/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 22 QUEENS GARDENS, SOWERBY, THIRSK, HAMBLETON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1NH | £200,000 | 02/07/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £275,850 (13 sales)
**Area average:** £223,889 (9 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £253,268 (22 Semi-detached, YO7, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -15.1%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Yorkshire and The Humber). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £770/mo
- **Realistic:** £855/mo
- **Optimistic:** £941/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Richmond & Hambleton (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £549/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.4% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £106,875
- **Target investor price (1%):** £85,500

*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 Area rent estimate.*

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 26.2%
- **10y growth:** 70.3%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Yorkshire and The Humber; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 0.9%
- **5y growth (index):** 23%
- **10y growth (index):** 58.3%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

68 m²

Last sold

£192,000 May 2020

Local average

£253,268 (-15.1%)

Street crime

67 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

Excellent location
Front and back garden
Off street Parking
Gas central heating
Double Glazing
Development potential

Additional details

Parking: Garage, Yes, Off street
Garden: Yes

Description

KITCHEN 13' 8" x 9' 8" (4.19m x 2.96m) With a range of base and wall units, the kitchen has windows to the front and side of the house with access to the driveway.

LOUNGE 17' 1" x 11' 4" (5.23m x 3.46m) With a large, double glazed window overlooking the front of the property, a small hall area leading to the front door. There is a gas fire in the lounge in a tiled fire surround.

SHOWER ROOM ** 6' 4" x 5' 5" (1.94m x 1.67m) The bathroom has been adapted by the current owners to offer a walk in shower with disabled access.

BEDROOM 1 12' 11" x 10' 11" (3.96m x 3.33m) with a large window over looking the rear of the property and built in storage.

BEDROOM 2 8' 5" x 9' 9" (2.59m x 2.98m) overlooking the rear of the property with built in storage.

OUTSIDE ** The property has front and back gardens mainly laid to lawn with well established boarders. The long drive leads along the side of the bungalow to the garage. There is adequate storage built in to the exterior of the house.

The garden offers space of extension to the rear if needed.

Listed by

Thirsk

Belvoir

Reference: 75764137

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Price history

140% since 2001

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	04/05/2020 (6 years ago)	£192,000	+140%
Sold	16/11/2001 (24 years ago)	£80,000	—

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
Same street CHERRY LEA, 60B BACK LANE, SOWERBY, THIRSK, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1NQ	£292,000	20/02/2026	Semi-detached
Same street M & C FOODSTORE BACK LANE, SOWERBY, THIRSK, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1NQ	£133,650	16/01/2026	Semi-detached
Same street 64A BACK LANE, SOWERBY, THIRSK, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1NQ	£470,000	26/08/2025	Detached
Same street 11 BACK LANE, SOWERBY, THIRSK, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1NQ	£240,000	21/11/2024	Semi-detached
Same street 62 BACK LANE, SOWERBY, THIRSK, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1NQ	£387,500	06/09/2024	Detached
Same street 66 BACK LANE, SOWERBY, THIRSK, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1NQ	£325,000	20/06/2024	Terraced
Same street 3 BACK LANE, SOWERBY, THIRSK, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1NQ	£310,000	03/11/2023	Other
Same street 72 BACK LANE, SOWERBY, THIRSK, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1NQ	£176,900	28/04/2023	Semi-detached
7 ST OSWALDS CLOSE, SOWERBY, THIRSK, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1JX	£210,000	27/03/2023	Semi-detached
34 BACK LANE, SOWERBY, THIRSK, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1JD	£125,000	24/02/2023	Semi-detached
THE GRANGE 4 GREEN LANE EAST, SOWERBY, THIRSK, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1NA	£210,000	04/11/2022	Semi-detached
53 KINGS GARDENS, SOWERBY, THIRSK, HAMBLETON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1NU	£180,000	26/10/2022	Semi-detached
Same street CHERRY LEA, 60B BACK LANE, SOWERBY, THIRSK, HAMBLETON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1NQ	£255,000	14/10/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 23 BACK LANE, SOWERBY, THIRSK, HAMBLETON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1NQ	£400,000	12/10/2022	Detached
21 KINGS GARDENS, SOWERBY, THIRSK, HAMBLETON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1NR	£222,000	15/08/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 23A BACK LANE, SOWERBY, THIRSK, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1NQ	£248,000	24/05/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 7A BACK LANE, SOWERBY, THIRSK, HAMBLETON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1NQ	£206,000	22/03/2022	Detached
Same street 50 BACK LANE, SOWERBY, THIRSK, HAMBLETON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1NQ	£142,000	25/02/2022	Terraced
THORPE COTTAGE GREEN LANE EAST, SOWERBY, THIRSK, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1NB	£320,000	04/02/2022	Semi-detached
6 CROFT HEADS, SOWERBY, THIRSK, HAMBLETON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1ND	£255,000	28/09/2021	Semi-detached
9 GREEN LANE EAST, SOWERBY, THIRSK, HAMBLETON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1NB	£293,000	27/09/2021	Semi-detached
22 QUEENS GARDENS, SOWERBY, THIRSK, HAMBLETON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1NH	£200,000	02/07/2021	Semi-detached

Street average: £275,850 (13 sales)

Area average: £223,889 (9 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 26.2%

10y growth 70.3%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Yorkshire and The Humber. Series: Semi-detached. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 0.9%

5y (index) 23%

10y (index) 58.3%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Yorkshire and The Humber. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £770/mo

Realistic £855/mo

Optimistic £941/mo

Based on Region from postcode lookup → Yorkshire and The Humber.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Richmond & Hambleton: £549/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Sowerby Church	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Thirsk Secondary School	0.3 miles
Shop	Beauty by Jordon	0.4 miles
Shop	A. Robinson Domestic Appliances	0.4 miles
Train station	Thirsk	1.3 miles
Train station	Northallerton	8.4 miles
Hospital	Friarage Hospital	8.9 miles
Hospital	St Monicas Hospital	9.6 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	30
Anti-social behaviour	19
Other theft	5
Drugs	3
Shoplifting	3
Burglary	2
Criminal damage and arson	2
Public order	2
Vehicle crime	1
Total incidents	67

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
All Saints Catholic Primary School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy	Primary	0.2 miles	Good — 5 Dec 2023
Sowerby Primary Academy	Primary	0.2 miles	Good — 12 Jan 2015
Thirsk School & Sixth Form College	Secondary	0.2 miles	Good — 5 May 2017
Keeble Gateway Academy	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 28 Feb 2024
Thirsk Community Primary School	Primary	0.8 miles	Good — 16 Jan 2022

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.4%

Max investor price (0.8%) £106,875

Target investor price (1%) £85,500

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).