Sold STC Flat

20 RAVEN GROVE

YORK, YORK YO26 5PL

1 beds 1 baths 40 m² Listed 9 Jul 2025 (-376d)

£140,000

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# 1 bedroom apartment for sale (YO26 5PL)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 20 RAVEN GROVE, YORK, YORK YO26 5PL |
| Price | £140,000 |
| Bedrooms | 1 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | A |
| Last sold | £140,000 Dec 2025 |

## Description

Accessed via its own private entrance, stairs lead to a bright and airy living space, ideal for both relaxing and working from home. The generous lounge comfortably accommodates a seating area as well as a desk, making it perfect for modern lifestyles.

An inner hallway leads to the kitchen and bathroom. The kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and base units and provides space and plumbing for freestanding appliances. The bathroom includes a three-piece suite and is positioned alongside the spacious double bedroom, which overlooks the quiet front aspect of the property.

Externally, the property benefits from an allocated parking space and a private storage shed with power – ideal for bikes, tools or even a small workshop setup.

Well placed for access to local shops, transport links and the city centre, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a property in such a tucked-away yet connected position.

Leasehold

Length of lease- 169 years remaining

Ground rent - £0

Service Charge- £0

Council Tax Band- A

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/164353460/1233236) - Floorplan

## EPC Graphs

- ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/164353460/1233237) - EE Rating

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #1818811
- **Address:** 20 Raven Grove, Acomb, YO26 5PL
- **Certificate Issued:** 28/06/2004
- **Work Completed:** 05/06/2004
- **Items:** 1 window(s)

### FENSA Certificate #3295970
- **Address:** 20 Raven Grove, YORK, YO26 5PL
- **Certificate Issued:** 29/11/2005
- **Work Completed:** 18/11/2005
- **Items:** 1 window(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 20 RAVEN GROVE, YORK, YO26 5PL | £140,000 | 15/12/2025 | Flat |
| 20 RAVEN GROVE, YORK, YO26 5PL | £140,000 | 21/04/2023 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 19 GRESLEY COURT, YORK, YO26 5PF | £155,000 | 19/12/2025 | Flat |
| [Same street] 24 RAVEN GROVE, YORK, YO26 5PL | £240,000 | 10/11/2022 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £240,000 (1 sale)
**Area average:** £155,000 (1 sale)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £156,814 (7 Flat, YO26, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -10.7%

## 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):** £673/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 1 Bed Flat, Acomb Road, YO24 | £1,300/mo | 1 | 0.73 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,300/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.93% (okay)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £162,500
- **Target investor price (1%):** £130,000

*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 £1,300/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 11.1%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 9×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £594/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 17.5%

*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).*

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -31.9%
- **10y growth:** -16.4%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for York; Flats and maisonettes series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -1%
- **5y growth (index):** 2.7%
- **10y growth (index):** 22.5%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

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Property details

Tenure

LEASEHOLD (169 years remaining on lease)

Floor area

40 m²

Council tax band

Last sold

£140,000 Dec 2025

Local average

£156,814 (-10.7%)

Deprivation

Decile 9 (30,290 of 33,755)

Street crime

206 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

First Floor Apartment
One Double Bedroom
Own Private Entrance
Off Street Parking Space
Loft Storage
Short Walk From Acomb Shops
EPC E

Additional details

Parking: Yes

Description

Positioned in a peaceful cul-de-sac just off Beckfield Lane, this well-presented one-bedroom first-floor maisonette offers a fantastic opportunity for first-time buyers, downsizers, or investors seeking a low-maintenance home in a convenient location.

Accessed via its own private entrance, stairs lead to a bright and airy living space, ideal for both relaxing and working from home. The generous lounge comfortably accommodates a seating area as well as a desk, making it perfect for modern lifestyles.

An inner hallway leads to the kitchen and bathroom. The kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and base units and provides space and plumbing for freestanding appliances. The bathroom includes a three-piece suite and is positioned alongside the spacious double bedroom, which overlooks the quiet front aspect of the property.

Externally, the property benefits from an allocated parking space and a private storage shed with power – ideal for bikes, tools or even a small workshop setup.

Well placed for access to local shops, transport links and the city centre, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a property in such a tucked-away yet connected position.

Leasehold
Length of lease- 169 years remaining
Ground rent - £0
Service Charge- £0

Council Tax Band- A

Listed by

York

Ashtons Residential Sales Limited

Reference: 164353460

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan

EPC Graphs

EE Rating

FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #1818811

Property Details

Street: 20 Raven Grove

Town: Acomb

Postcode: YO26 5PL

Installation Details

Items: 1 window

Certificate Issued: 28/06/2004

Work Completed: 05/06/2004

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #3295970

Property Details

Street: 20 Raven Grove

Town: YORK

Postcode: YO26 5PL

Installation Details

Items: 1 window

Certificate Issued: 29/11/2005

Work Completed: 18/11/2005

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

0% since 2023

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	15/12/2025 (7 months ago)	£140,000	0%
Sold	21/04/2023 (3 years ago)	£140,000	—

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
19 GRESLEY COURT, YORK, YO26 5PF	£155,000	19/12/2025	Flat
Same street 24 RAVEN GROVE, YORK, YO26 5PL	£240,000	10/11/2022	Semi-detached

Street average: £240,000 (1 sale)

Area average: £155,000 (1 sale)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -31.9%

10y growth -16.4%

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

1y (index) -1%

5y (index) 2.7%

10y (index) 22.5%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,064/mo

Realistic £1,182/mo

Optimistic £1,300/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → York.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for York: £673/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Danebury Crescent	0.1 miles
Shop	Londis	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Beckfield Place	0.1 miles
Shop	Beyond the Fringe	0.1 miles
Train station	Erskine Halt	1.3 miles
Hospital	The Retreat	2.9 miles
University	22 Acres	3.5 miles
University	Zone 7	3.6 miles
Hospital	Stockton Hall	5.8 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	73
Anti-social behaviour	48
Criminal damage and arson	18
Other theft	13
Public order	12
Shoplifting	12
Drugs	7
Burglary	6
Other crime	6
Possession of weapons	4
Robbery	3
Vehicle crime	3
Bicycle theft	1
Total incidents	206

Within 1 mile during May 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
St Paul's Nursery School	Nursery	0.3 miles	Good — 25 Jul 2018
Carr Junior School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 16 Oct 2023
Carr Infant School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 22 Mar 2017
Westfield Primary Community School	Primary	0.7 miles	Good — 24 Sep 2023
York High School	Secondary	0.7 miles	Good — 10 Nov 2022

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
1 Bed Flat, Acomb Road, YO24	£1,300/mo	1	0.73 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,300/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.93%

Max investor price (0.8%) £162,500

Target investor price (1%) £130,000

Gross yield 11.1%

Cost-to-rent ratio 9×

Monthly cashflow £594/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 17.5%

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).

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