Sold STC Terraced

36 RAINSBOROUGH WAY

YORK, YORK YO30 6QB

2 beds 1 baths 614 sq ft Listed 9 Sep 2025 (-271d)

£230,000

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# 2 bedroom terraced house for sale (YO30 6QB)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 36 RAINSBOROUGH WAY, YORK, YORK YO30 6QB |
| Price | £230,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1996-2002 |
| Floor area | 57 m² |
| Last sold | £225,000 Feb 2026 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Current heating cost:** £742/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £9,000

### Recommendations
- U (£8,000 - £10,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0330-2457-7570-2026-7265)

## Description

The accommodation is arranged across two floors, beginning with a welcoming hallway that leads to the kitchen at the front of the property, fitted with a range of units and space for appliances. To the rear, the sitting/dining room is filled with natural light and enjoys French doors opening onto the garden, creating a bright and sociable space for relaxing or entertaining. A ground floor w/c completes the layout on this level.

Upstairs, a central landing gives access to two well-proportioned double bedrooms, along with a house bathroom fitted with a three-piece suite.

Externally, the rear garden offers a private outdoor space with scope for landscaping or to be maintained as a low-maintenance retreat. To the front are two private parking spaces, adding to the home’s convenience.

With its combination of a practical interior, private garden and excellent location close to both York city centre and local amenities, this home presents a superb opportunity for a wide range of buyers.

**Material Information** - Tenure: Freehold

Services/Utilities: Mains Gas, Electricity, Water and Sewerage are understood to be connected

Broadband Coverage: Up to 1000* Mbps download speed

EPC Rating: D

Council Tax: B  - City of York

Current Planning Permission: No current valid planning permissions

Viewings: Strictly via the selling agent – Stephensons Estate Agents -

*Download speeds vary by broadband providers so please check with them before purchasing.

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/166762016/637715) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/166762016/637716) - EE Rating
- ![EI Rating](/listings/photos/166762016/637717) - EI Rating

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 36 RAINSBOROUGH WAY, YORK, YO30 6QB | £225,000 | 13/02/2026 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 16 LILBOURNE DRIVE, YORK, YO30 6PZ | £210,000 | 19/12/2023 | Terraced |
| 42 BURDYKE AVENUE, YORK, YO30 6JW | £244,000 | 10/11/2023 | Terraced |
| 35 THE GARLANDS, YORK, YO30 6NZ | £260,000 | 18/08/2023 | Terraced |
| 169 WATER LANE, YORK, YO30 6PJ | £325,000 | 14/06/2023 | Terraced |
| 53 TAMWORTH ROAD, YORK, YO30 5GJ | £228,000 | 25/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 169 WATER LANE, YORK, YO30 6PJ | £300,000 | 26/08/2022 | Terraced |
| 3 LILBOURNE DRIVE, YORK, YO30 6PY | £255,000 | 26/08/2022 | Terraced |
| 25 LANCASTER WAY, YORK, YO30 5ZA | £310,000 | 19/08/2022 | Terraced |
| 36 TAMWORTH ROAD, YORK, YO30 5GJ | £252,000 | 17/06/2022 | Terraced |
| 15 LOCKYER CLOSE, YORK, YO30 6QE | £250,000 | 31/05/2022 | Terraced |
| 32 TAMWORTH ROAD, YORK, YO30 5GJ | £255,100 | 23/05/2022 | Terraced |
| 29 LILBOURNE DRIVE, YORK, YO30 6PY | £295,000 | 29/04/2022 | Terraced |
| 56 BURDYKE AVENUE, YORK, YO30 6JW | £230,000 | 31/03/2022 | Terraced |
| 14 HALIFAX COURT, YORK, YO30 5ZE | £235,000 | 27/09/2021 | Terraced |
| 5 MARTEN CLOSE, YORK, YO30 6QD | £220,000 | 24/09/2021 | Terraced |
| 51 LILBOURNE DRIVE, YORK, YO30 6PY | £212,000 | 21/09/2021 | Terraced |
| 25 LILBOURNE DRIVE, YORK, YO30 6PY | £230,000 | 27/08/2021 | Terraced |

**Area average:** £253,594 (17 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £314,148 (32 Terraced, YO30, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -26.8%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (York). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £1,060/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,178/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,296/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for York (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £773/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2 Bed Semi-Detached House, Surtees St, YO30 | £700/mo | 2 | 0.46 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Newborough St, YO30 | £1,350/mo | 2 | 0.67 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Scarborough Terrace, YO30 | £1,150/mo | 2 | 0.68 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Kitchener Street, YO31 | £1,200/mo | 2 | 0.88 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,100/mo (4 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.51% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £146,875
- **Target investor price (1%):** £117,500

*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 OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,175/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 6.1%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 16.3×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £127/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 2.3%

*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:** £4,035/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 33.4%
- **10y growth:** 35.6%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for York; Terraced series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 3.1%
- **5y growth (index):** 17.9%
- **10y growth (index):** 42.8%

## 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)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

57 m²

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1996-2002

Last sold

£225,000 Feb 2026

Price per m²

£4,035/m²

Local average

£314,148 (-26.8%)

Deprivation

Decile 8 (26,921 of 33,755)

Street crime

233 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

Situated in the popular Clifton area of York, this modern end-of-terrace home offers excellent access to local shops, supermarkets and cafes, as well as regular bus services into the city centre and convenient road links to the wider region. With a practical layout, two double bedrooms, private parking for 2 cars and a rear garden, it makes an attractive choice for first-time buyers and investors alike.

The accommodation is arranged across two floors, beginning with a welcoming hallway that leads to the kitchen at the front of the property, fitted with a range of units and space for appliances. To the rear, the sitting/dining room is filled with natural light and enjoys French doors opening onto the garden, creating a bright and sociable space for relaxing or entertaining. A ground floor w/c completes the layout on this level.

Upstairs, a central landing gives access to two well-proportioned double bedrooms, along with a house bathroom fitted with a three-piece suite.

Externally, the rear garden offers a private outdoor space with scope for landscaping or to be maintained as a low-maintenance retreat. To the front are two private parking spaces, adding to the home’s convenience.

With its combination of a practical interior, private garden and excellent location close to both York city centre and local amenities, this home presents a superb opportunity for a wide range of buyers.

Material Information - Tenure: Freehold
Services/Utilities: Mains Gas, Electricity, Water and Sewerage are understood to be connected
Broadband Coverage: Up to 1000* Mbps download speed
EPC Rating: D
Council Tax: B - City of York
Current Planning Permission: No current valid planning permissions

Viewings: Strictly via the selling agent – Stephensons Estate Agents -

*Download speeds vary by broadband providers so please check with them before purchasing.

Listed by

York

Stephensons

Reference: 166762016

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 23/03/2026

Current heating cost: £742/year

Potential heating cost: £742/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £9,000

EPC D or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£8,000 - £10,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EE Rating

EI Rating

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	13/02/2026 (3 months ago)	£225,000	—

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
16 LILBOURNE DRIVE, YORK, YO30 6PZ	£210,000	19/12/2023	Terraced
42 BURDYKE AVENUE, YORK, YO30 6JW	£244,000	10/11/2023	Terraced
35 THE GARLANDS, YORK, YO30 6NZ	£260,000	18/08/2023	Terraced
169 WATER LANE, YORK, YO30 6PJ	£325,000	14/06/2023	Terraced
53 TAMWORTH ROAD, YORK, YO30 5GJ	£228,000	25/11/2022	Terraced
169 WATER LANE, YORK, YO30 6PJ	£300,000	26/08/2022	Terraced
3 LILBOURNE DRIVE, YORK, YO30 6PY	£255,000	26/08/2022	Terraced
25 LANCASTER WAY, YORK, YO30 5ZA	£310,000	19/08/2022	Terraced
36 TAMWORTH ROAD, YORK, YO30 5GJ	£252,000	17/06/2022	Terraced
15 LOCKYER CLOSE, YORK, YO30 6QE	£250,000	31/05/2022	Terraced
32 TAMWORTH ROAD, YORK, YO30 5GJ	£255,100	23/05/2022	Terraced
29 LILBOURNE DRIVE, YORK, YO30 6PY	£295,000	29/04/2022	Terraced
56 BURDYKE AVENUE, YORK, YO30 6JW	£230,000	31/03/2022	Terraced
14 HALIFAX COURT, YORK, YO30 5ZE	£235,000	27/09/2021	Terraced
5 MARTEN CLOSE, YORK, YO30 6QD	£220,000	24/09/2021	Terraced
51 LILBOURNE DRIVE, YORK, YO30 6PY	£212,000	21/09/2021	Terraced
25 LILBOURNE DRIVE, YORK, YO30 6PY	£230,000	27/08/2021	Terraced

Area average: £253,594 (17 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 33.4%

10y growth 35.6%

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

1y (index) 3.1%

5y (index) 17.9%

10y (index) 42.8%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for York. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,060/mo

Realistic £1,178/mo

Optimistic £1,296/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → York.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for York: £773/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View YO30 6QB

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Rawcliffe Drive	0.1 miles
Bus stop	The Clifton Hotel	0.1 miles
Shop	Slavic Foods	0.3 miles
Shop	Golden Scissors	0.3 miles
University	York St John University	0.8 miles
University	Design Centre	1.0 miles
Train station	Unknown	1.2 miles
Train station	York	1.4 miles
Hospital	The Retreat	2.4 miles
Hospital	Stockton Hall	3.9 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	66
Anti-social behaviour	59
Shoplifting	24
Criminal damage and arson	22
Public order	15
Other theft	13
Vehicle crime	10
Bicycle theft	7
Burglary	5
Drugs	4
Robbery	3
Other crime	2
Possession of weapons	2
Theft from the person	1
Total incidents	233

Within 1 mile during Mar 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
Vale of York Academy	Secondary	0.2 miles	Good — 10 Dec 2019
Burton Green Primary School	Primary	0.2 miles	Good — 4 Dec 2014
Clifton Green Primary School	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 5 Jul 2022
Lakeside Primary Academy	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 15 Jul 2016
Clifton With Rawcliffe Primary School	Primary	0.7 miles	— (Inspected (no overall grade))

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
2 Bed Semi-Detached House, Surtees St, YO30	£700/mo	2	0.46 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Terraced House, Newborough St, YO30	£1,350/mo	2	0.67 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Terraced House, Scarborough Terrace, YO30	£1,150/mo	2	0.68 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Terraced House, Kitchener Street, YO31	£1,200/mo	2	0.88 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,100/mo (4 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.51%

Max investor price (0.8%) £146,875

Target investor price (1%) £117,500

Gross yield 6.1%

Cost-to-rent ratio 16.3×

Monthly cashflow £127/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 2.3%

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).
Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
Cashflow — Rent minus 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).