# 2 bedroom apartment for sale (YO21 1NH)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | APARTMENT 2, RED HOUSE, 35, HIGH STREET, WHITBY, RUSWARP, NORTH YORKSHIRE YO21 1NH |
| Price | £210,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: before 1900 |
| Floor area | 61 m² |
| Last sold | £205,000 May 2021 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Current heating cost:** £648/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £10,450

### Recommendations
- Q (£4,000 - £14,000)
- W1 (£800 - £1,200)
- E (£50)
- G (£350 - £450)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0055-2860-6587-9376-1591)

## Description

Hendersons introduce this stunning two bed apartment found on the ground floor level of a period town house. The beautiful proportions and high ceilings give a real sense of space and having been updated to a high standard of fit and finish throughout, with large sash windows, mouldings and decorative fireplace the property is a fine example of old meets new.

The apartment includes an elegant living room which flows to the dining area, a separate kitchen which includes a range of fitted wall and base units along with a selection of integral appliances, a modern bathroom made up of a bath with shower above, w.c and hand basin. There are two generously sized bedrooms, the first boasting an ensuite shower room. A door from the living room provides independent access to the delightful communal gardens. An allocated car parking space provided with this property in the car park.

Holiday letting and pets are not permitted within this building but it would make a truly wonderful second home, permanent home or a lucrative long term rental investment.

Located in the village of Ruswarp on the outskirts of whitby, amenities such as a shop, butchers, a school and a pub are all within meters of the apartment. All in all this area offers the best of both worlds being a tranquil riverside village and yet having ample amenities and leisure activities on offer. Its located, a pleasant walk from the heart of Whitby Town, means this village will appeal to, and suit, a wide variety of buyers. Closer inspection is highly recommended.

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/90293266/636820) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![Energy Perform...](/listings/photos/90293266/636823) - Energy Perform...

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| RED HOUSE, 35 APARTMENT 2 HIGH STREET, RUSWARP, WHITBY, SCARBOROUGH, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO21 1NH | £205,000 | 28/05/2021 | Flat |
| RED HOUSE, 35 APARTMENT 2 HIGH STREET, RUSWARP, WHITBY, SCARBOROUGH, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO21 1NH | £178,000 | 09/12/2016 | Flat |
| RED HOUSE, 35 APARTMENT 2 HIGH STREET, RUSWARP, WHITBY, SCARBOROUGH, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO21 1NH | £167,000 | 05/09/2006 | Flat |
| RED HOUSE, 35 APARTMENT 2 HIGH STREET, RUSWARP, WHITBY, SCARBOROUGH, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO21 1NH | £143,950 | 24/10/2003 | Flat |

## Sold Comparables

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| TURNER HOUSE MILL COURT, RUSWARP, WHITBY, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO21 1YL | £92,000 | 10/11/2023 | Flat |
| 9 MILL COURT, RUSWARP, WHITBY, SCARBOROUGH, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO21 1YL | £170,000 | 27/10/2022 | Flat |
| THE GRANARY MILL COURT, RUSWARP, WHITBY, SCARBOROUGH, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO21 1YL | £265,000 | 17/12/2021 | Flat |
| 5 MILL COURT, RUSWARP, WHITBY, SCARBOROUGH, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO21 1YL | £92,000 | 05/08/2021 | Flat |

**Area average:** £154,750 (4 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £154,125 (8 Flat, YO21, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +36.3%

## 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 Scarborough (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

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

## 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, Kingfisher Drive, YO22 | £850/mo | 2 | 0.77 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Semi-Detached House, Chancel Way, YO21 | £895/mo | 2 | 1.07 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Loggerhead Yard, YO21 | £750/mo | 2 | 1.16 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £832/mo (3 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.4% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £106,250
- **Target investor price (1%):** £85,000

*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 OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £850/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 4.9%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 20.6×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-87/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -1.7%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − 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).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £3,443/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 29.4%
- **10y growth:** 53.4%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Yorkshire and The Humber; Flats and maisonettes series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -7.3%
- **5y growth (index):** 5.9%
- **10y growth (index):** 32.5%

## Flood risk

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

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