# 2 bedroom flat for sale (HG1 2BB) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | FLAT 2, OAK BECK HOUSE, ELECTRIC AVENUE, HARROGATE, NORTH YORKSHIRE HG1 2BB | | Price | £165,000 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | A | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1983-1990 | | Floor area | 54 m² | | Last sold | £160,000 Aug 2024 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 15/08/2033 - **Current heating cost:** £819/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £240 ### Recommendations - A (£100 - £350) - E (£15) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2102-6332-1785-5212-0024) ## Description A fantastic opportunity to purchase this first floor apartment in this purpose-built detached block, shared only with one other flat. Situated in a convenient location only a short distance to the town centre, Harrogate train station, local amenities and excellent bus routes. With a spacious and private feel, the property is well presented and boasts a spacious living room. Ideal as a first time buy or investment for a potential landlord. With double glazing throughout, the property briefly comprises; private entrance door and entrance hall with space for coats and shoes, stairs rise to first floor hallway with access to the well-appointed kitchen, living/ dining room featuring a gas fire, main bedroom with fitted wardrobes, a further generous single room, and the house bathroom. To the outside, the gated entrance provides access to the communal patio gardens with space for each flat to enjoy their own privacy, particularly with the raised hedges to the front. Outside to the rear is ample off-street parking. **Entrance Hall** - Access via UPVC entrance door, double glazed window to side elevation, doors to: **Lounge** - 5.21 x 3.07 (17'1" x 10'0") - Two UPVC double glazed windows to front elevation, radiator, wall mounted fire place, TV point, storage cupboard. **Kitchen** - 3.13 x 1.59 (10'3" x 5'2") - Wall and base mounted units with working surfaces over with inset stainless steel sink and mixer tap, inset gas hob with extractor hood over and electric oven under, integrated fridge freezer, plumbing and space for washing machine, radiator, UPVC double glazed window to side elevation. **Bedroom One** - 3.50 x 3.13 (11'5" x 10'3") - UPVC double glazed window to rear elevation, radiator. **Bedroom Two** - 3.10 x 2.21 (10'2" x 7'3") - UPVC double glazed window to rear elevation, radiator. **Bathroom** - Suite comprising panel bath with shower over, low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, tiled walls, radiator, double glazed window to side elevation. **Outside** - Communal outside seating area and residential parking. **Epc** - To follow **Material Information** - Tenure Type; Leasehold Leasehold Years remaining on lease; 117 Years Leasehold Annual Service Charge Amount £ 0.00 Council Tax Banding; A ## Property Photos - ![20230811_155215_resized_1.jpg](/listings/photos/138625355/314320) - 20230811_155215_resized_1.jpg - ![IMG_8634.JPG](/listings/photos/138625355/314327) - IMG_8634.JPG - ![IMG_8640.JPG](/listings/photos/138625355/314331) - IMG_8640.JPG - ![IMG_8651.JPG](/listings/photos/138625355/314333) - IMG_8651.JPG - ![IMG_8638.JPG](/listings/photos/138625355/314337) - IMG_8638.JPG - ![IMG_8642.JPG](/listings/photos/138625355/314339) - IMG_8642.JPG - ![IMG_8626.JPG](/listings/photos/138625355/314341) - IMG_8626.JPG - ![IMG_8629.JPG](/listings/photos/138625355/314342) - IMG_8629.JPG - ![IMG_8631.JPG](/listings/photos/138625355/314343) - IMG_8631.JPG - ![IMG_8647.JPG](/listings/photos/138625355/314344) - IMG_8647.JPG - ![20230811_155235_resized_1.jpg](/listings/photos/138625355/314345) - 20230811_155235_resized_1.jpg ## Floorplans - ![Floor Plan](/listings/photos/138625355/314346) - Floor Plan ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | OAK BECK HOUSE FLAT 2 ELECTRIC AVENUE, HARROGATE, NORTH YORKSHIRE, HG1 2BB | £160,000 | 29/08/2024 | Flat | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 288 SKIPTON ROAD, HARROGATE, NORTH YORKSHIRE, HG1 3HE | £145,000 | 13/03/2023 | Flat | | 1 FLAT 3 NORTH LODGE AVENUE, HARROGATE, NORTH YORKSHIRE, HG1 3HX | £86,000 | 02/03/2022 | Flat | | 288 FLAT 1 SKIPTON ROAD, HARROGATE, NORTH YORKSHIRE, HG1 3HE | £195,000 | 16/02/2022 | Flat | **Area average:** £142,000 (3 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £343,459 (37 Flat, HG1, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -52% ## 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 Harrogate (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £734/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.52% (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:** £3,056/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 47.6% - **10y growth:** 68.4% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Yorkshire and The Humber; Flats and maisonettes series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** -7.3% - **5y growth (index):** 5.9% - **10y growth (index):** 32.5% ## 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)