Sold STC Detached

62C

BACK LANE, THIRSK, SOWERBY, NORTH YORKSHIRE YO7 1NQ

4 beds 2 baths 75 m² Listed 1 Feb 2016 (-3785d)

£250,000

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Property details

Floor area

75 m²

Last sold

£249,500 Jun 2016

Local average

£452,701 (-44.8%)

Street crime

67 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

A very rare opportunity to purchase this well presented detached bungalow which offers a great deal more space than standard and is situated in a non-estate position in the sought after part of Sowerby within walking distance of the town centre. The property offers accommodation on one level to include an entrance hall, a lounge which opens to a conservatory, a modern fitted dining kitchen, a dining room/ bedroom 4, a utility room, a master bedroom with contemporary en-suite shower room/ w.c., two further good sized bedrooms and a luxurious house bathroom with modern suite. To the exterior of the property there are private gardens and a driveway leading to the garage & workshop at the rear. With the benefits of gas central heating & double glazing, viewing is essential to appreciate the size, aspect, rooms and presentation of this bungalow on offer with no chain. EPC 'D'.

Location - Situated within the sought after Sowerby part of Thirsk within walking distance of the town centre in a non-estate position. Shops and leisure facilities are all available within the surrounding area. For the commuter there is access to the A19, A1M and arterial roads leading to the larger urbanisations of Leeds, Teesside, York and Harrogate.

Directions - Leaving Thirsk Market Place via Westgate take the first turning at the mini roundabout on the left onto Sowerby Road towards Front Street, follow the road down until you reach a turning for Back Lane on the right hand side. The property is located on the right.

Entrance Hall - With double glazed entrance door to the side elevation, coving, airing cupboard, access to the loft space and radiator.

Lounge - 4.93m x 3.63m (16'2 x 11'11) - With double glazed patio doors to the conservatory, television point, living flame effect fire, radiator, coving and French doors to the dining room.

Dining Room/ Bed 4 - 2.64m x 1.91m (8'8 x 6'3) - With double glazed window to the side elevation, television point and radiator.

Dining Kitchen - 4.01m x 2.69m (13'2 x 8'10) - Including a fitted range of wall and base units incorporating rolled edge work surfaces, one and a half bowl sink unit with mixer taps over, integrated electric oven & gas hob, fridge freezer, extractor hood & light, underlighting, dishwasher, radiator and double glazed window to the side. Glazed door to utility.

Conservatory - 3.94m x 3.33m (12'11 x 10'11) - With double glazed windows to the rear and side elevations, tiled floor, air-conditioning unit and double glazed doors to garden.

Utility Room - 2.62m x 1.98m (8'7 x 6'6) - Including a fitted range of wall and base units incorporating rolled edge work services, sink unit, space and plumbing for a washing machine & dryer, boiler, radiator and double glazed window and door to the garden.

Master Bedroom - 3.63m x 2.97m (11'11 x 9'9) - With double glazed bay window to the front elevation, fitted wardrobes, television point and radiator.

En-Suite Shower Room - Including a modern three piece suite comprising of a step in shower cubicle, hand basin, low level w.c., part tiled walls, vertical heated towel rail, extractor fan.

Bedroom 2 - 4.24m x 2.95m (13'11 x 9'8) - With double glazed window to the front elevation and radiator.

Bedroom 3 - 3.02m x 2.64m (9'11 x 8'8) - With double glazed window to the side elevation, wardrobe and radiator.

Bathroom - Including a modern three piece suite comprising of a panelled bath with shower over, hand basin with vanity unit, low level w.c., tiled walls, vertical heated towel rail, extractor fan and double glazed window to the side elevation.

External -

Front Garden - Front garden with planted beds, raised sections, paved sections and lengthy driveway leading to the garage.

Rear Garden - Enclosed rear garden designed for ease of maintenance with fenced boundaries, shed, gravelled sections, decked seating area with pergola and fenced boundaries.

Garage & Workshop - Garage with roller door, door to the side, light & power. At the end of the garage there is a separate workshop with window to the rear & entrance door with power and light.

Viewing - Viewing is Strictly By Appointment Only.

Freehold - 1/ James Winn Estate Agents has not tested any services, appliances or heating and no warranty is given or implied as to their condition. 2/ All measurements are approximate and intended as a guide only. All our measurements are carried out using a regularly calibrated laser tape but may be subject to a margin of error. 3/ We believe the property is freehold but we always recommend verifying this with your solicitor should you decide to purchase the property. 4/ Fixtures and fittings other than those included in the above details are to be agreed with the seller through separate negotiation. 5/ All EPC`s are generated by a third party and James Winn Ltd accepts no liability for their accuracy. 6/ The Floorplans that are provided are purely to give an idea of layout and as such should not be relied on for anything other than this. It is highly likely the plans do not show cupboards, indents, fireplaces or recesses and are not drawn to scale or with doors, staircases and windows in the correct scale or position. Buyers must satisfy themselves of any size or shape before committing to any expense.

Mortgage Advice - James Winn Estate Agents are keen to stress the importance of seeking independent mortgage advice. If you are in need of mortgage advice our team will be pleased to make you an appointment with an independent mortgage advisor based. Call 01609 777125 or 01845 524488. (Remember your home is at risk if you do not keep up repayments on a mortgage or other loans secured on it ).Minimum age 18.

Listed by

Thirsk

Castledene Sales & Lettings (Hartlepool) Limited

Reference: 52851688

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #841648

Property Details

Street: 62c Back Lane

Town: Sowerby

Postcode: YO7 1NQ

Installation Details

Items: 9 windows and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 08/08/2003

Work Completed: 16/06/2003

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 02/06/2016 (10 years ago) £249,500

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
1A CROFT HEADS, SOWERBY, THIRSK, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1ND £365,000 11/12/2025 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
4 CROFT GARDENS, SOWERBY, THIRSK, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1NF £432,000 16/10/2023 Detached
7 CROFT GARDENS, SOWERBY, THIRSK, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1NF £400,000 06/10/2023 Detached
7 ORCHARD LANE, SOWERBY, THIRSK, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1NE £325,000 08/09/2023 Detached
Same street 72 BACK LANE, SOWERBY, THIRSK, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1NQ £176,900 28/04/2023 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
OLD OXMOOR BARN BACK LANE, SOWERBY, THIRSK, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1NJ £460,000 18/07/2022 Detached
2 THE CLOSE, SOWERBY, THIRSK, HAMBLETON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1JA £230,000 07/07/2022 Detached
Same street 23A BACK LANE, SOWERBY, THIRSK, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1NQ £248,000 24/05/2022 Semi-detached
GRANGE HOUSE, 57 FRONT STREET, SOWERBY, THIRSK, HAMBLETON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1JQ £495,000 20/05/2022 Detached
4 SANDHOLME COURT, SOWERBY, THIRSK, HAMBLETON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1SU £285,000 28/03/2022 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
5 CROFT HEADS, SOWERBY, THIRSK, HAMBLETON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1ND £731,650 25/02/2022 Detached
53B FRONT STREET, SOWERBY, THIRSK, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1JQ £347,000 18/02/2022 Detached
3 KINGS MEADOWS, SOWERBY, THIRSK, HAMBLETON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1PA £217,950 30/09/2021 Detached
1 MEADOW GARTH, SOWERBY, THIRSK, HAMBLETON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1HY £215,000 16/07/2021 Detached
1 THE PINES, SOWERBY, THIRSK, HAMBLETON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1GN £480,000 18/06/2021 Detached
2 SANDHOLME COURT, SOWERBY, THIRSK, HAMBLETON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1SU £275,000 18/06/2021 Detached

Street average: £275,850 (13 sales)

Area average: £375,614 (14 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 22.8%
10y growth 49.7%

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 Region from postcode lookup → Yorkshire and The Humber.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Richmond & Hambleton: £828/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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 0.34%
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).