# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (YO32 5UY) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 17 HUMBER DRIVE, YORK, STRENSALL, YORK YO32 5UY | | Price | £250,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | B | | Last sold | £252,000 Feb 2026 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 17/05/2032 - **Current heating cost:** £557/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £14,500 ### Recommendations - 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/0390-2628-6150-2492-8651) ## Description A superb three bedroom semi-detached family home, with two allocated parking spaces, private garden, surrounded by green space and with Strensall Common on the doorstep. Offered for sale with no onward chain, the property has the benefit of a re-fitted boiler, radiators, internal doors and ceiling spotlights. The immaculate accommodation offers a high standard of presentation throughout and comprises: An entrance hallway, guest WC, a lounge with patio doors opening to the rear garden. The modern open plan dining kitchen completes the ground floor and has space for a range of appliances and space for a table. A first floor landing serves three bedrooms (two doubles and one single), all with fitted wardrobes and a modern house bathroom with shower over bath. Externally, the property is approached by pedestrian paths and greenspace. The enclosed rear garden has lawn and patio areas, a brick storage shed and a gate leading to the two rear parking spaces. An early viewing of this home comes highly recommended. **General Remarks** - **Location** - Situated in the village of Strensall, lying to the North of York, just over 6 miles from the city centre and within easy reach of the ring road, Clifton Moor, Monks Cross / Vangarde and the A64. **Services** - Mains supplies of water, electricity and drainage. Gas fired central heating. **Fixtures & Fittings** - All fixtures and fittings are specifically excluded from the sale unless they are mentioned in the particulars of sale. **Local Authority York** - City of York Council, West Offices, Station Rise, York, YO1 6GA. Telephone . **Viewing North Of York** - All viewing is strictly by prior appointment with the sole selling agents, Hudson Moody. Please contact our offices at 58, Micklegate, York, YO1 6LF or The Green Poppleton, York, YO26 6DF. Telephone . **Offer Procedure** - Before contacting a Building Society, Bank or Solicitor you should make your offer to the office dealing with the sale, as any delay may result in the sale being agreed to another purchaser, thus incurring unnecessary costs. Under the Estate Agency Act 1991, you will be required to provide us with financial information in order to verify your position, before we can recommend your offer to the vendor. We will also require proof of identification in order to adhere to Money Laundering Regulations. ## Property Photos - ![EXTERNAL](/listings/photos/169659521/987415) - EXTERNAL - ![GARDEN](/listings/photos/169659521/987416) - GARDEN - ![KITCHEN DINER](/listings/photos/169659521/987419) - KITCHEN DINER - ![LIVING ROOM](/listings/photos/169659521/987420) - LIVING ROOM - ![GARDEN](/listings/photos/169659521/987421) - GARDEN - ![KITCHEN](/listings/photos/169659521/987422) - KITCHEN - ![LIVING ROOM](/listings/photos/169659521/987423) - LIVING ROOM - ![HALLWAY](/listings/photos/169659521/987424) - HALLWAY - ![BEDROOM](/listings/photos/169659521/987426) - BEDROOM - ![BATHROOM](/listings/photos/169659521/987428) - BATHROOM - ![BEDROOM](/listings/photos/169659521/987429) - BEDROOM - ![BEDROOM](/listings/photos/169659521/987430) - BEDROOM ## Floorplans - ![Humber Drive, Strensall](/listings/photos/169659521/987431) - Humber Drive, Strensall ## EPC Graphs - ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/169659521/987432) - EE Rating ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 17 HUMBER DRIVE, STRENSALL, YORK, YO32 5UY | £252,000 | 26/02/2026 | Terraced | | 17 HUMBER DRIVE, STRENSALL, YORK, YO32 5UY | £244,000 | 26/10/2023 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 48 KNAPTON CLOSE, STRENSALL, YORK, YO32 5ZF | £280,000 | 01/09/2023 | Semi-detached | | 3 KNAPTON CLOSE, STRENSALL, YORK, YO32 5ZF | £240,000 | 25/07/2023 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 9 HUMBER DRIVE, STRENSALL, YORK, YO32 5UY | £245,000 | 30/06/2023 | Terraced | | 33 KNAPTON CLOSE, STRENSALL, YORK, YO32 5ZF | £300,000 | 23/06/2023 | Semi-detached | | 19 KNAPTON CLOSE, STRENSALL, YORK, YO32 5ZF | £295,000 | 19/04/2023 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 12 HUMBER DRIVE, STRENSALL, YORK, YO32 5UY | £264,500 | 24/03/2023 | Terraced | | [Same street] 22 HUMBER DRIVE, STRENSALL, YORK, YO32 5UY | £244,000 | 02/12/2022 | Terraced | | [Same street] 28 HUMBER DRIVE, STRENSALL, YORK, YO32 5UY | £229,000 | 25/11/2022 | Terraced | | [Same street] 26 HUMBER DRIVE, STRENSALL, YORK, YO32 5UY | £244,000 | 25/11/2022 | Terraced | | [Same street] 18 HUMBER DRIVE, STRENSALL, YORK, YO32 5UY | £254,000 | 25/11/2022 | Terraced | | 5 PASTURE CLOSE, STRENSALL, YORK, YO32 5ZB | £185,000 | 25/11/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 10 HUMBER DRIVE, STRENSALL, YORK, YO32 5UY | £244,000 | 11/11/2022 | Terraced | | [Same street] 14 HUMBER DRIVE, STRENSALL, YORK, YO32 5UY | £235,000 | 08/11/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 8 HUMBER DRIVE, STRENSALL, YORK, YO32 5UY | £260,000 | 03/11/2022 | Terraced | | [Same street] 16 HUMBER DRIVE, STRENSALL, YORK, YO32 5UY | £234,000 | 21/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | 18 KIRKLANDS, STRENSALL, YORK, YO32 5WX | £270,000 | 20/09/2022 | Semi-detached | | 5 WHIN CLOSE, STRENSALL, YORK, YO32 5ZD | £295,000 | 12/08/2022 | Semi-detached | | 25 KNAPTON CLOSE, STRENSALL, YORK, YO32 5ZF | £250,000 | 05/08/2022 | Semi-detached | | 23 KNAPTON CLOSE, STRENSALL, YORK, YO32 5ZF | £285,000 | 27/05/2022 | Semi-detached | | 23 PASTURE CLOSE, STRENSALL, YORK, YO32 5ZB | £255,000 | 25/02/2022 | Semi-detached | | 24 PASTURE CLOSE, STRENSALL, YORK, YO32 5ZB | £265,100 | 10/12/2021 | Semi-detached | | 87 YORK ROAD, STRENSALL, YORK, YO32 5RL | £250,000 | 10/12/2021 | Semi-detached | | 89 YORK ROAD, STRENSALL, YORK, YO32 5RL | £230,000 | 03/12/2021 | Semi-detached | | 3 PASTURE CLOSE, STRENSALL, YORK, YO32 5ZB | £212,000 | 01/12/2021 | Semi-detached | | 25 PASTURE CLOSE, STRENSALL, YORK, YO32 5ZB | £240,000 | 07/09/2021 | Semi-detached | | 27 PASTURE CLOSE, STRENSALL, YORK, YO32 5ZB | £250,000 | 20/08/2021 | Semi-detached | | 28 PASTURE CLOSE, STRENSALL, YORK, YO32 5ZB | £230,000 | 05/08/2021 | Semi-detached | **Street average:** £245,350 (10 sales) **Area average:** £254,829 (17 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £278,112 (29 Semi-detached, YO32, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -10.1% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (York). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,064/mo - **Realistic:** £1,182/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,300/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for York (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £823/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 3 Bed Detached House, Highlands Avenue, YO32 | £1,900/mo | 3 | 0.39 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,900/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.76% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £237,500 - **Target investor price (1%):** £190,000 *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 £1,900/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 9.1% - **Cost-to-rent:** 11× - **Monthly cashflow:** £700/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 11.6% *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:** £2,874/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -4.4% - **10y growth:** 15.9% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for York; Semi-detached series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 4% - **5y growth (index):** 16.1% - **10y growth (index):** 41.8% ## 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)