Sold STC Terraced

7 HIGH STREET

WHITBY, RUSWARP, NORTH YORKSHIRE YO21 1NH

3 beds 1 baths 3,025 sq ft Listed 26 Jun 2018 (-2904d)

£240,000

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Property details

Floor area

281 m²

EPC rating

E

Last sold

£233,000 Feb 2019

Price per m²

£854/m²

Local average

£280,179 (-14.3%)

Deprivation

Decile 8 (26,821 of 33,755)

Street crime

22 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)

Key features

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Village Location
  • Current Holiday Let
  • EPC Grade D

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

*This BEAUTIFUL 3 BEDROOM COTTAGE is GRADE 2 LISTED and FULL OF CHARACTER. It has a fabulous PRIVATE REAR GARDEN whilst set in the popular village of RUSWARP.* The property also has gas central heating throughout.
Briefly, the property comprises of; lounge and kitchen diner to the ground floor, then 3 double bedrooms and a bathroom to the first floor. Externally there is a shrubbed yard area to the front, and a large, private rear garden, mainly laid to lawn with shrubs and borders. Ready to walk into and take over, viewings are advised to see everything the property has to offer. EPC Grade D.
first floorEntrance Hall
Through a part glazed timber door, the entrance hall has doors leading off to the lounge and kitchen/dining area, wood flooring and a radiator.
Kitchen / Dining Area 17' 4" x 11' 0" (5.27m x 3.35m )
With a range of wood wall and base units and a tiled work surface, tiled splash back and stainless steel sink unit. Electric oven and hob with extractor over. Tiled flooring. Characterful features of a bare brick wall and beamed ceiling. Timber framed glass door opening to the rear garden, timber framed window facing to rear, timber window to the front. 2 x storage cupboards and a radiator.
Lounge 17' 4" x 12' 1" (5.27m x 3.68m )
The working coal fire is a great feature set in the heart of the lounge, making this room the ideal place to relax. With timber framed windows to front and rear, wood flooring and again full of character.
Bedroom 1 14' 5" x 10' 1" (4.4m x 3.07m )
A large double bedroom with a sash window to the front, radiator and carpet.
Bedroom 2 11' 8" x 11' 10" (3.56m x 3.61m )
Another double bedroom, sash window to front, carpet, radiator and a great built in storage area.
Bedroom 3 9' 2" x 8' 0" (2.79m x 2.43m )
The third double bedroom with a window to the rear, carpet and radiator.
Bathroom 10' 9" x 6' 2" (3.27m x 1.89m )
The gorgeous suite comprises of a bath, separate tiled shower cubicle, wash basin with tiled splash back and WC. Part tiled walls. Cupboard housing the Worcester Combi-boiler, timber framed window to the rear and towel radiator.
External
To the front is a paved path up to the front door and by the front of the property, with surrounding mature shrubs. To the rear is a private, large and enclosed rear garden, mainly laid to lawn with a patio area and mature shrubs and borders.
Other Information
The current vendor leases a parking space in the village, so this is also an option available to any interested party.
IMPORTANT NOTE TO PURCHASERS:We endeavour to make our sales particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. Any services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All measurements have been taken as a guide to prospective buyers only, and are not precise. Please be advised that some of the particulars may be awaiting vendor approval. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are traveling some distance to view. Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller.
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Listed by

Whitby

Reeds Rains - LSL

Reference: 55051311

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: E

Potential rating: E

Inspection date: 20/05/2026

Current heating cost: £5,999/year

Potential heating cost: £6,022/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £14,500

Recommendations

  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £7,000)
  • 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

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EPC Graphs

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Price history

240% since 1998

Event Date Price % change
Sold 11/02/2019 (7 years ago) £233,000 +240.1%
Sold 16/10/1998 (27 years ago) £68,500

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
Same street 13 HIGH STREET, RUSWARP, WHITBY, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO21 1NH £257,500 26/07/2024 Terraced
Same street 36 HIGH STREET, RUSWARP, WHITBY, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO21 1NH £357,500 04/03/2024 Detached
Same street 33 HIGH STREET, RUSWARP, WHITBY, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO21 1NH £100,000 31/03/2023 Terraced
MILL VIEW 3 THE CARRS, RUSWARP, WHITBY, SCARBOROUGH, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO21 1RL £186,000 17/08/2022 Terraced
Same street LUCY'S COTTAGE, 21 HIGH STREET, RUSWARP, WHITBY, SCARBOROUGH, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO21 1NH £187,000 14/04/2022 Terraced
Same street 14 HIGH STREET, RUSWARP, WHITBY, SCARBOROUGH, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO21 1NH £210,995 04/03/2022 Terraced
Same street 20 HIGH STREET, RUSWARP, WHITBY, SCARBOROUGH, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO21 1NH £315,000 25/02/2022 Terraced
ESK VIEW THE CARRS, RUSWARP, WHITBY, SCARBOROUGH, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO21 1RL £331,500 16/09/2021 Terraced
16 MILL COURT, RUSWARP, WHITBY, SCARBOROUGH, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO21 1YL £172,500 09/07/2021 Terraced
Same street 28A HIGH STREET, RUSWARP, WHITBY, SCARBOROUGH, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO21 1NH £210,000 02/07/2021 Semi-detached

Street average: £233,999 (7 sales)

Area average: £230,000 (3 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -0.1%
10y growth 57.9%

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

1y (index) -0.5%
5y (index) 21.7%
10y (index) 57.2%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Yorkshire and The Humber. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £770/mo
Realistic £855/mo
Optimistic £941/mo

Based on Region from postcode lookup → Yorkshire and The Humber.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Scarborough: £648/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Ruswarp (Parish Church / Bus Shelter) 0.0 miles
Shop Colin Duck Grocers & Off Licence 0.0 miles
Bus stop Bus Stop (Ruswarp C of E Primary School) 0.0 miles
Shop Jackson's Butchers 0.1 miles
Train station Ruswarp 0.1 miles
Hospital Whitby Hospital 1.1 miles
Train station Whitby 1.1 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 10
Anti-social behaviour 4
Other theft 3
Criminal damage and arson 2
Burglary 1
Robbery 1
Shoplifting 1
Total incidents 22

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
Ruswarp Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary 0.1 miles Requires improvement — 25 Sep 2023
Airy Hill Primary School Primary 0.8 miles Good — 19 May 2016
Whitby School Secondary 0.8 miles Requires improvement — 21 Jan 2024
Stakesby Primary Academy Primary 1.0 miles Good — 30 Mar 2023
International Christian Language School for Functional English Other 1.0 miles (No rating)

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 3-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.36%
Max investor price (0.8%) £106,875
Target investor price (1%) £85,500
  • 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).