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8 WALGATE PARK

DRIFFIELD, EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE YO25 5LL

4 beds 3 baths 1,507 sq ft Listed 24 Oct 2024 (-597d)

£480,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

140 m²

EPC rating

B

Last sold

£355,000 Mar 2024

Price per m²

£3,429/m²

Local average

£372,475 (+28.9%)

Street crime

66 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • BRAND NEW HOME
  • Contemporary living
  • Four bedrooms (two en-suites)
  • Large family accommodation
  • Versatile living space
  • 10 year NHBC guarantee

Additional details

Electricity
Mains supply
Water
Mains supply
Sewerage
Mains supply
Heating
Gas central
Parking
Garage, Off street
Garden
Yes

Description

** An impressive family orientated home arranged over two floors and built by G P Atkin Homes Limited having a proven track record of using craftsmen to build quality homes overseen by personal attention at every stage of construction. 'The Rowan' has a versatile design and has proved to be popular with families and couples simply wanting the space on offer.

The double glazed gas centrally heated accommodation is ready to move into complete with floor coverings, choice of fitted kitchens, from the builders range, with white goods including cooker, hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. Bathroom suite, choice from the builders range, and ample wall tiling. Outside turfed gardens, paved patio, dusk to dawn lighting and parking for vehicles. Garage included. 

DRIFFIELD
Driffield is known as the Capital of the Wolds originally brought to prominence by the canal, which was opened to barges in 1772. Handily placed for country and coast, Driffield's Annual Agricultural Show is reputedly the largest one-day show in the country. A street market is held each Thursday. With very active Cricket and Rugby Clubs, there are many sporting and recreational opportunities in this attractive market town including fully equipped Leisure Centre, bowling green, lawn tennis club, scooter, skateboard and BMX centre.  

ACCOMMODATION  

ENTRANCE HALL With attractive staircase leading off.  

LOUNGE 20' 0" x 13' 1" (6.1m x 4.0m) With rear facing patio doors onto the rear garden.  

KITCHEN/DINING/SITTING ROOM 34' 9" x 13' 9" (10.6m x 4.2 [overall]m) A delightful through room with fully fitted kitchen including appliances with a choice from the builders range. Double doors leading out onto the rear garden.  

UTILITY ROOM 13' 1" x 6' 10" (4.0m x 2.1m) Fitted with a choice of units from the builders range.

 

CLOAKROOM/WC With fitted suite and finish from the builders range. Built-in storage cupboard.  

MASTER BEDROOM 13' 1" x 9' 10" (4.0m x 3.0m)  

EN-SUITE With fitted suite and finish from the builders range.  

FIRST FLOOR  

BEDROOM 2 13' 1" x 10' 2" (4.0m x 3.1m) With dressing area (2.6m x 2.0m) and en-suite. 

EN-SUITE With fitted suite and finish from the builders range.  

BEDROOM 3 16' 0" x 9' 6" (4.9m x 2.9m)  

BEDROOM 4 10' 9" x 7' 6" (3.3m x 2.3m)  

BATHROOM With fitted suite and finish from the builders range.  

SPECIFICATION KITCHEN
Buyers have a choice of quality fitted kitchen from Yorkshire based Chippendale Kitchens which form the builders range. There is also a choice of worktop finish, again, from the builders range.

Integrated appliances:

Gas or electric 4 ring hob with extractor over.
Single electric oven.
Fridge/Freezer.
Dishwasher.
LED under pelmet lighting.

BATHROOM & EN-SUITES
Fitted from the Instinct nuance range of contemporary white sanitary ware suites.
Water saving mixer taps.
Thermostatically controlled showers.
'Chrome' ladder towel rail.

TILING
Buyers have a choice of tiling finish from the builders range, being 600mm above the work units. 300mm above the sink in the kitchen and cloakroom.

Bathrooms will be half tiled with full tiling around showers.

INTERNAL DOORS AND SKIRTINGS
5 panel solid core oak veneer finished door to the ground floor.

5 panel soft wood doors to the first floor.

Polished chrome door furniture.

Moulded skirtings and architraves (120mm & 70mm, Taurus range, respectively).

DECORATION AND FINISH
Skirtings and architraves finished in a choice of white satin or gloss.

Cove moulding ground floor rooms.

Walls and ceilings finished in white and magnolia matt emulsion.  

OUTSIDE
Turfing to front and rear gardens.
Indian Stone paving to pathways and patio areas.
Block paved and tarmacadam drive.
Outside water tap.
Security dusk til dawn sensor lighting both front and rear doors

White uPVC argon filled double glazed patio doors.
1.80m high close boarded timber fencing to rear garden.

CENTRAL HEATING
The property benefits from a gas fired central heating to radiators. This is on a 'zoned' system. The energy saving boiler also provides domestic hot water.

FLOORING
Ground Floor Flooring

Buyers have a choice from the builders range of flooring including quality laminate finish and carpets.

Bathroom and en-suites

Finished with a choice from the builders range.

ELECTRICAL
There will be a generous allocation of double sockets throughout the property plus wired in cooker. An electric point will be available in the bathroom for the provision of a shaver point, if required.
Integrated smoke, heat and carbon monoxide detection systems.

Low energy light fittings, LED downlights to kitchen and bathroom.

LED undercounter lighting.

Pre-wired telephone point(s).

Media and TV - Cat 5 box with media and TV points in lounge, kitchen and all bedrooms. TV aerial with booster in roof space.

Security alarm. 

UPGRADES
G P Atkin Homes Ltimited strive to create outstanding homes offering excellent value for money together with a high specification finish, but, their main aim is to ensure that on 'move in' day, you get the house and bespoke finish you desire.

Therefore, the final finish is not limited to the standard specification and changes can be made, subject to potential additional cost or indeed, stage of construction. Buyers can work with the developer to create their ideal home.

GARAGE
Garages will feature electric power and lighting.

DOUBLE GLAZING
The property benefits from uPVC sealed unit double glazing throughout with built in trickle ventilation. 

** TENURE
The property is freehold and offered with vacant possession upon legal completion.

COUNCIL TAX BAND
East Riding of Yorkshire Council shows that the property is banded in council tax band (to be assessed).

SERVICES
All mains services connected.

NHBC WARRANTY
The property will be covered under the NHBC Warranty Scheme for a period of 10 years.

HELP TO BUY
The developers are registered with the Government backed Help to Buy Scheme and further details are available upon request.

WHAT'S YOURS WORTH?
As local specialists with over 100 years experience in property, why would you trust any other agent with the sale of your most valued asset?

WE WILL NEVER BE BEATEN ON FEES* - CALL US NOW

*by any local agent offering the same level of service.

VIEWING
On site during normal working hours, strictly by appointment. Contact us on or . There will be a site office available and the developers have asked that Health and Safety legislation is adhered to.

NOTE
All measurements are provided for guidance only.
None of the statements contained in these particulars as to this property are to be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.
Specification is subject to change at the builders discretion without notice.
Floor plans are for illustrative purposes only.

Regulated by RICS 

Listed by

Driffield

Ullyotts (Driffield) Limited

Reference: 154165829

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: B

Potential rating: A

Inspection date: 08/03/2024

Expiry date: 07/03/2034

Current heating cost: £551/year

Potential heating cost: £554/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £9,500

Recommendations

  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Floorplan 1

Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 15/03/2024 (2 years ago) £355,000

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
31 SWALLOW ROAD, DRIFFIELD, EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE, YO25 5JY £190,000 19/12/2025 Detached
9 KESTREL CLOSE, DRIFFIELD, EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE, YO25 5JX £208,000 17/11/2023 Detached
42 NEW WALK, DRIFFIELD, EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE, YO25 5LE £275,000 05/04/2023 Detached
46 NEW WALK, DRIFFIELD, EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE, YO25 5LE £318,000 19/12/2022 Detached
23 SWALLOW ROAD, DRIFFIELD, EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE, YO25 5JY £210,600 06/12/2022 Detached
1 BUTLER CROFT, DRIFFIELD, EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE, YO25 5GG £355,000 28/10/2022 Detached
14 JULIAN GARTH, DRIFFIELD, EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE, YO25 5GL £295,000 15/09/2022 Detached
34 THE CHASE, DRIFFIELD, EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE, YO25 5FJ £305,000 19/08/2022 Detached
10 JULIAN GARTH, DRIFFIELD, EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE, YO25 5GL £275,000 03/08/2022 Detached
40 THE CHASE, DRIFFIELD, EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE, YO25 5FJ £300,000 17/06/2022 Detached
20 REYNARDS AVENUE, DRIFFIELD, EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE, YO25 5AL £260,000 14/06/2022 Detached
47 THE CHASE, DRIFFIELD, EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE, YO25 5FJ £280,000 31/05/2022 Detached
38 THE CHASE, DRIFFIELD, EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE, YO25 5FJ £360,000 20/05/2022 Detached
2 JULIAN GARTH, DRIFFIELD, EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE, YO25 5GL £250,000 20/05/2022 Detached
32 THE CHASE, DRIFFIELD, EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE, YO25 5FJ £335,000 03/05/2022 Detached
18 THE CHASE, DRIFFIELD, EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE, YO25 5FJ £340,000 29/04/2022 Detached
36 THE CHASE, DRIFFIELD, EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE, YO25 5FJ £370,000 24/03/2022 Detached
3 DRAW CLOSE, DRIFFIELD, EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE, YO25 5GP £245,000 23/03/2022 Detached
2 BUTLER CROFT, DRIFFIELD, EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE, YO25 5GG £240,000 18/02/2022 Detached
14 BUTLER CROFT, DRIFFIELD, EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE, YO25 5GG £305,000 24/11/2021 Detached

Area average: £285,830 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 22.2%
10y growth 89.3%

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

1y (index) 1.2%
5y (index) 19.6%
10y (index) 49.5%

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 Postcode area YO → Yorkshire and The Humber.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Scarborough: £723/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Driffield Bridlington Road 0.3 miles
Hospital Alfred Bean Community Hospital 0.3 miles
Shop House Of Hair 0.5 miles
Shop Spar 0.5 miles
Train station Driffield 0.6 miles
Train station Nafferton 1.6 miles
Hospital Deliveries Area 10.7 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 25
Anti-social behaviour 13
Public order 9
Criminal damage and arson 6
Burglary 3
Shoplifting 3
Drugs 2
Other crime 2
Other theft 2
Vehicle crime 1
Total incidents 66

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
Driffield School and Sixth Form Secondary 0.1 miles Good — 4 Feb 2020
Driffield Junior School Primary 0.4 miles Good — 19 Dec 2012
Northfield Infant School Primary 0.5 miles Good — 16 Oct 2014
Driffield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School Primary 0.7 miles Good — 10 Nov 2014
Kings Mill School Other 0.8 miles Good — 18 Feb 2015

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.18%
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).