56 BACK LANE
THIRSK, SOWERBY, NORTH YORKSHIRE YO7 1NQ
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
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.
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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)
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).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Yorkshire and The Humber. Series: Terraced. 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 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 — 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).