# 2 bedroom terraced house for sale (YO7 1NQ) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 56 BACK LANE, THIRSK, SOWERBY, NORTH YORKSHIRE YO7 1NQ | | Price | £174,500 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | B | | Construction age | England and Wales: before 1900 | | Floor area | 66 m² | | Last sold | £122,500 Mar 2014 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 17/02/2035 - **Current heating cost:** £988/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £23,725 ### Recommendations - A (£100 - £350) - Q (£4,000 - £14,000) - W2 (£4,000 - £6,000) - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - U (£3,500 - £5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/5600-1983-0622-6492-3253) ## 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. Please note: The instructed selling agent’s advertising board has been digitally removed from the marketing images for presentation purposes. The copyright and all other intellectual property rights on this site, including marketing materials, trademarks, service marks, trade names, text, graphics, code, files, and links, are owned by Luke Miller & Associates. 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Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 56 BACK LANE, SOWERBY, THIRSK, HAMBLETON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1NQ | £122,500 | 03/03/2014 | Terraced | | 56 BACK LANE, SOWERBY, THIRSK, HAMBLETON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1NQ | £45,500 | 30/08/1996 | Terraced | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | 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) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £280,540 (21 Terraced, YO7, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -37.8% ## 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 Richmond & Hambleton (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £549/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.49% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £106,875 - **Target investor price (1%):** £85,500 *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 Area rent estimate.* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £2,644/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 53.6% - **10y growth:** 37.4% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Yorkshire and The Humber; Terraced series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** -0.5% - **5y growth (index):** 21.7% - **10y growth (index):** 57.2% ## Flood risk - **Zone:** 1 - **Risk:** Low - **Source:** Job (default Low) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)