31 HIGH STREET
WHITBY, RUSWARP, NORTH YORKSHIRE YO21 1NH
Property details
Floor area
103 m²
EPC rating
E
Year built
England and Wales: before 1900
Last sold
£122,000 Jun 2013
Price per m²
£1,262/m²
Local average
£567,036 (-77.1%)
Deprivation
Decile 8 (26,821 of 33,755)
Street crime
35 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Previously o/o£155,000
- Grade II listed cottage
- 2 bedrooms; Period features
- Needs modernisation
- Generous gardens
- EPC rating E
Additional details
- Garden
- Yes
Description
Ground FloorEntrance LobbyLounge14' x 15'3 (4.27m x 4.65m)
Having a tiled recessed fireplace with gas fired coal-effect stove set on a tiled hearth, with old Oak beam over. There is a small fitted cupboard to the side, an open beamed ceiling, under-stairs cupboard, two radiators and secondary glazing to original sash windows. There is a small dining area off to the rear and a walk-in pantry. Staircase to first floor. Steps lead up to:
Kitchen9'1 x 6' (2.77m x 1.83m)
With Pine base units and wall cupboards, laminate roll top working surfaces, 1 bowl Acrylic sink unit, tiled splash backs, integral electric oven, gas hob, extractor, space for fridge, tiled floor and radiator. Door to rear.
First FloorLandingWith radiator, staircase to second floor and access door to rear of the cottage.
Inner LobbyWith Baxi gas fired central heating boiler.
BathroomHaving a White Suite comprising pedestal hand basin, low level w.c. and bath with mixer shower tap. There is a built-in cupboard, double glazed window, radiator, deep wooden window sill and tiled splash backs.
Bedroom14'9 x 9' (4.50m x 2.74m)
With original fire grate, recessed cupboard, original beamed ceiling, radiator and large sash window.
Second FloorAttic Bedroom17'2 x 13' (5.23m x 3.96m)
With painted open beams and joists, radiator and two Velux windows.
OutsideTo the rear is a small enclosed yard with storage outbuilding.
Steps lead up through a small gate to a good size garden which is largely set to grass, but has some mature shrubs and fruit trees. There is also a shed and lock up store.
Tenure:We have not had sight of the Title Deeds, however we believe the property is Freehold.
Council Tax Band:The property is assessed by Scarborough Borough Council in Tax Band C with a charge of £1,404-99 payable for 2013/14.
ServicesAll mains services are connected to the property
REFERENCE: 6684 TJR 1072
Astin s is the trading name of Edward G Astin & Associates Ltd (the Company). The Company for itself and for the vendor(s) or lessor(s) of this property for whom it acts as Agents gives notice that:
(i)The particulars are a general outline only for the guidance of intending purchasers or lessees and do not constitute an offer or contract
(ii)All descriptions are given in good faith and are believed to be correct, but any prospective purchasers or lessees should not rely on them as statements of fact and must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their correctness
(iii)All measurements of rooms contained within these particulars should be taken as approximate and it is the responsibility of the prospective purchaser or lessee or his professional advisor to determine the exact measurements and details as required prior to Contract
(iv)None of the property s services or service installations have been tested and are not warranted to be in working order
(v)No employee of the Company has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to the property
Listed by
Whitby
Astin's Estate Agents
Reference: 40386827
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: E
Potential rating: C
Inspection date: 27/07/2012
Expiry date: 26/07/2022 (expired)
Current heating cost: £1,253/year
Potential heating cost: £827/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £30,400
Recommendations
- 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
- Floor insulation (£800 - £1,200)
- Draughtproof single-glazed windows (£80 - £120)
- Upgrade heating controls (£350 - £450)
- Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
- Flue gas heat recovery in conjunction with boiler (£900)
- Replace single glazed windows with low-E double glazing (£3,300 - £6,500)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£9,000 - £14,000)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
160% since 1996
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 18/06/2013 (12 years ago) | £122,000 | -9.6% |
| Sold | 23/06/2004 (21 years ago) | £135,000 | +154.7% |
| Sold | 04/05/2000 (26 years ago) | £53,000 | +12.8% |
| Sold | 16/02/1996 (30 years ago) | £47,000 | — |
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 13 HIGH STREET, RUSWARP, WHITBY, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO21 1NH | £257,500 | 26/07/2024 | Terraced |
| Same street 36 HIGH STREET, RUSWARP, WHITBY, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO21 1NH | £357,500 | 04/03/2024 | Detached |
| THE STABLES MILL COURT, RUSWARP, WHITBY, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO21 1YL | £370,000 | 21/07/2023 | Detached |
| GARDEN HOUSE RUSWARP FIELDS, RUSWARP, WHITBY, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO21 1NL | £645,000 | 06/04/2023 | Detached |
| Same street 33 HIGH STREET, RUSWARP, WHITBY, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO21 1NH | £100,000 | 31/03/2023 | Terraced |
| THE STONE HOUSE THE AVENUE, RUSWARP, WHITBY, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO21 1NG | £650,000 | 20/06/2022 | Detached |
| Same street LUCY'S COTTAGE, 21 HIGH STREET, RUSWARP, WHITBY, SCARBOROUGH, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO21 1NH | £187,000 | 14/04/2022 | Terraced |
| Same street 14 HIGH STREET, RUSWARP, WHITBY, SCARBOROUGH, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO21 1NH | £210,995 | 04/03/2022 | Terraced |
| Same street 20 HIGH STREET, RUSWARP, WHITBY, SCARBOROUGH, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO21 1NH | £315,000 | 25/02/2022 | Terraced |
| Same street 28A HIGH STREET, RUSWARP, WHITBY, SCARBOROUGH, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO21 1NH | £210,000 | 02/07/2021 | Semi-detached |
| CHESTNUT HOUSE RUSWARP BANK, WHITBY, SCARBOROUGH, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO21 1NF | £525,000 | 28/06/2021 | Detached |
Street average: £233,999 (7 sales)
Area average: £547,500 (4 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Yorkshire and The Humber. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Yorkshire and The Humber. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Region from postcode lookup → Yorkshire and The Humber.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Scarborough: £549/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shop | Colin Duck Grocers & Off Licence | 0.0 miles |
| Shop | Jackson's Butchers | 0.0 miles |
| Bus stop | Ruswarp (Parish Church / Bus Shelter) | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Bus Stop (Ruswarp C of E Primary School) | 0.1 miles |
| Train station | Ruswarp | 0.1 miles |
| Hospital | Whitby Hospital | 1.0 miles |
| Train station | Whitby | 1.1 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 15 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total incidents | 35 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruswarp Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 0.1 miles | Requires improvement — 25 Sep 2023 |
| Airy Hill Primary School | Primary | 0.8 miles | Good — 19 May 2016 |
| Whitby School | Secondary | 0.8 miles | Requires improvement — 21 Jan 2024 |
| Stakesby Primary Academy | Primary | 0.9 miles | Good — 30 Mar 2023 |
| International Christian Language School for Functional English | Other | 1.0 miles | — (No rating) |
Rental Comparables
Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.
| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bed Semi-Detached House, Chancel Way, YO21 | £895/mo | 2 | 1.07 miles | OpenRent |
Average rent: £895/mo (1 listing)
Rent-driven metrics
Based on OpenRent comparables.
- 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).
- Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
- Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
- ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).