Sold Terraced

56 BACK LANE

THIRSK, SOWERBY, NORTH YORKSHIRE YO7 1NQ

2 beds 1 baths 66 m² Listed 6 Jun 2025 (-372d)

£174,500

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

66 m²

Council tax band

B

Last sold

£122,500 Mar 2014

Local average

£280,540 (-37.8%)

Street crime

68 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Located in the heart of Sowerby
  • Two bedroom plus dressing room/office
  • Extended ground floor with spacious living areas
  • Woodburning stove and well equipped kitchen
  • Bright conservatory with direct access to the gardens
  • Private West facing garden

Additional details

Electricity
Mains supply
Water
Mains supply
Sewerage
Mains supply
Heating
Gas central
Parking
On street
Garden
Yes

Description

A well-presented two-bedroom cottage in the heart of Sowerby. The property offers extended ground floor accommodation, a spacious main bedroom with dressing room—ideal for conversion to a third bedroom—and a private west-facing garden. Early viewing recommended.

The Property - The entrance hall provides access to the staircase leading to the first floor and a door into the living room, which features a wood-burning stove as the main focal point, a large front-facing window, and under-stairs storage.

To the rear, the kitchen is well-equipped with a good range of units, generous worktop space, and a selection of integrated appliances. Beyond the kitchen is a light-filled conservatory currently used as a daily reception room, with direct access to the west-facing garden, making it ideal for everyday use.

Completing the ground floor is the family bathroom, which includes a panelled bath with shower over, WC, and pedestal wash basin, all finished with tiled surrounds.

On the first floor, the main bedroom is a spacious double with built-in storage and access to a dressing room, which the current owners also use as a home office. However, this could easily become a small single bedroom with access through the main bedroom if required. The second bedroom overlooks the garden and offers a peaceful outlook.

This property offers well-proportioned accommodation throughout and is positioned in a sought-after part of Sowerby. Early viewings are advised

The property is Freehold
Council: North Yorkshire
Tax Band: B
EPC: D
EPC Link:

This property does not have allocated parking though the vendor does park directly in front of the property and has never had issues with this.

The Village Of Sowerby - The village of Sowerby links with Thirsk, but retains its own identity and is set in the heart of 'Herriot Country', the gateway to the Yorkshire Dales National Park to the west and the North Yorkshire Moors National Park to the east. Thirsk is also the Darrowby of the late 'James Herriot' (Alf Wight), famous vet and author.

On Front Street, which is the main road through the village, an avenue lined with trees, is an old timbered house and the historical village church, and over Cod Beck at the southern end is an old packhorse bridge.

Local facilities include a reputable public house and a nursing home. There are several schools in Sowerby -Thirsk School on Topcliffe Road, and also a primary school. The village is within easy access of the A1, A19/A168 for commuting both north to Teesside and south to York.

Disclaimer - We strive to ensure that our sales particulars are accurate and reliable. However, they do not constitute an offer or form part of any contract, and should not be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. Services, systems, and appliances mentioned in this specification have not been tested by us, and no guarantee is given regarding their operational ability or efficiency. All measurements are provided as a general guide for prospective buyers and are not exact. Please note that some particulars may still require vendor approval, and images may have been enhanced. For clarification or further information on any details, please contact us—especially if you are traveling a significant distance to view the property. Fixtures and fittings not explicitly mentioned are subject to agreement with the seller.
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Listed by

Thirsk

Luke Miller & Associates

Reference: 162944267

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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Price history

169% since 1996

Event Date Price % change
Sold 03/03/2014 (12 years ago) £122,500 +169.2%
Sold 30/08/1996 (29 years ago) £45,500

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
4 HOLLY CLOSE, SOWERBY, THIRSK, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1SH £226,500 16/01/2026 Terraced
26 SOUTH TERRACE, SOWERBY, THIRSK, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1RH £330,000 25/11/2025 Terraced
66 BACK LANE, SOWERBY, THIRSK, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1NQ £325,000 20/06/2024 Terraced
20 SOUTH TERRACE, SOWERBY, THIRSK, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1RH £290,000 29/11/2023 Terraced
122A FRONT STREET, SOWERBY, THIRSK, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1JJ £250,000 21/04/2023 Terraced
11 SOUTHLANDS COURT, SOWERBY, THIRSK, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1LA £195,000 09/12/2022 Terraced
CROFT HOUSE MEWS 2 FRONT STREET, SOWERBY, THIRSK, HAMBLETON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1JE £295,000 05/12/2022 Terraced
15 SOUTH TERRACE, SOWERBY, THIRSK, HAMBLETON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1RH £230,000 15/11/2022 Terraced
120 FRONT STREET, SOWERBY, THIRSK, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1JJ £226,000 27/10/2022 Terraced
2 THE GROVE, SOWERBY, THIRSK, HAMBLETON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1JH £360,000 19/10/2022 Terraced
46 FRONT STREET, SOWERBY, THIRSK, HAMBLETON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1JF £150,000 20/07/2022 Terraced
43 FRONT STREET, SOWERBY, THIRSK, HAMBLETON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1JQ £242,250 07/07/2022 Terraced
50 BACK LANE, SOWERBY, THIRSK, HAMBLETON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1NQ £142,000 25/02/2022 Terraced
1 THE GROVE, SOWERBY, THIRSK, HAMBLETON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1JH £200,000 10/02/2022 Terraced
136A FRONT STREET, SOWERBY, THIRSK, HAMBLETON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1JJ £510,000 03/02/2022 Terraced
55A FRONT STREET, SOWERBY, THIRSK, HAMBLETON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1JQ £180,000 17/12/2021 Terraced
16 SOWERBY ROAD, SOWERBY, THIRSK, HAMBLETON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1HZ £120,000 10/12/2021 Terraced
20 SOWERBY ROAD, SOWERBY, THIRSK, HAMBLETON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1HZ £115,000 19/11/2021 Terraced
THE DWELLING FRONT STREET, SOWERBY, THIRSK, HAMBLETON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1JB £245,000 16/09/2021 Terraced
15 QUEENS GARDENS, SOWERBY, THIRSK, HAMBLETON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1NL £210,000 30/06/2021 Terraced

Area average: £242,088 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 53.6%
10y growth 37.4%

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

1y (index) -0.5%
5y (index) 21.7%
10y (index) 57.2%

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

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Sowerby Church 0.1 miles
Shop Beauty by Jordon 0.4 miles
Bus stop Thirsk Secondary School 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 8.8 miles
Hospital St Monicas Hospital 9.7 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 30
Anti-social behaviour 20
Other theft 5
Drugs 3
Shoplifting 3
Burglary 2
Criminal damage and arson 2
Public order 2
Vehicle crime 1
Total incidents 68

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 0.6 miles Good — 28 Feb 2024
Thirsk Community Primary School Primary 0.8 miles Good — 16 Jan 2022

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 2-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.49%
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).