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FLAT 3

CHURCH MEWS, CHURCH LANE, KNARESBOROUGH, NORTH YORKSHIRE HG5 9AR

1 beds 1 baths 420 sq ft Listed 23 Jun 2025 (-392d)

£162,995

Reduced on 7 Aug 2025

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Property details

Tenure

LEASEHOLD

Floor area

39 m²

Council tax band

B

EPC rating

D

Year built

England and Wales: before 1900

Last sold

£160,000 Nov 2025

Price per m²

£4,179/m²

Local average

£147,500 (+10.5%)

Deprivation

Decile 6 (17,513 of 33,755)

Street crime

74 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Additional details

Electricity
Mains supply
Water
Mains supply
Sewerage
Mains supply
Heating
Gas central
Parking
Off street, Allocated

Description

** A very well-presented one-bedroom second-floor apartment with parking, situated in this delightful position close to the excellent amenities within Knaresborough town centre. The property has been recently updated to a high standard and comprises a spacious sitting room together with a contemporary kitchen with stylish fitted units, modern bathroom and double bedroom. The property also has the benefit of an allocated undercover parking space.

This super apartment is situated in a delightful position in the heart of Knaresborough town centre within easy walking distance of excellent local amenities. 

ACCOMMODATION SECOND FLOOR
ENTRANCE HALL

SITTING ROOM
A spacious reception room with windows and fitted shutters.

DINING KITCHEN
With space for dining area. The modern kitchen comprises a range of stylish fitted units with electric hob, integrated oven, integrated dishwasher and space and plumbing for washing machine and fridge / freezer.

BEDROOM
A good-sized double bedroom with fitted wardrobe.

BATHROOM
A modern white suite comprising WC, washbasin set within a vanity unit, and bath with shower above. 

OUTSIDE The property has the benefit of an undercover off-road allocated parking space. 

AGENT'S NOTES ** The property is long leasehold, having an original term of 999 years.
There is annual service charge payable of £480.
The freehold of the property is owned by the management company, which is owned by the four flat-owners within the building.
 

Listed by

Harrogate

Verity Frearson

Reference: 163654235

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 23/05/2019

Expiry date: 22/05/2029

Current heating cost: £394/year

Potential heating cost: £222/year

Recommendations

  • 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (14,000)
  • Replace single glazed windows with low-E double glazing (6,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

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EPC 2

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Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 21/11/2025 (7 months ago) £160,000 —

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
35 VALE COURT, KNARESBOROUGH, NORTH YORKSHIRE, HG5 9NF £75,000 04/12/2025 Flat
16 VALE COURT, KNARESBOROUGH, NORTH YORKSHIRE, HG5 9NF £74,000 17/11/2023 Flat
20 VALE COURT, KNARESBOROUGH, NORTH YORKSHIRE, HG5 9NF £70,000 20/10/2023 Flat
1B PROSPECT TERRACE, KNARESBOROUGH, NORTH YORKSHIRE, HG5 0HR £120,000 04/08/2023 Flat
17 VALE COURT, KNARESBOROUGH, NORTH YORKSHIRE, HG5 9NF £99,950 12/07/2023 Flat
THE BOATHOUSE, 2 APARTMENT 2 WATERSIDE, KNARESBOROUGH, NORTH YORKSHIRE, HG5 9AZ £275,000 09/05/2023 Flat
7 VALE COURT, KNARESBOROUGH, NORTH YORKSHIRE, HG5 9NF £89,950 20/10/2022 Flat
Same street 8 CHURCH LANE, KNARESBOROUGH, HARROGATE, NORTH YORKSHIRE, HG5 9AR £258,000 28/09/2022 Terraced
22 FLAT 2 HILTON LANE, KNARESBOROUGH, HARROGATE, NORTH YORKSHIRE, HG5 8BX £125,000 11/05/2022 Flat
17 BYARDS PARK, KNARESBOROUGH, HARROGATE, NORTH YORKSHIRE, HG5 9BB £140,000 05/05/2022 Flat
21 BYARDS PARK, KNARESBOROUGH, NORTH YORKSHIRE, HG5 9BB £155,000 18/03/2022 Flat
2 VALE COURT, KNARESBOROUGH, HARROGATE, NORTH YORKSHIRE, HG5 9NF £95,000 04/03/2022 Flat
22 FLAT 2 HILTON LANE, KNARESBOROUGH, HARROGATE, NORTH YORKSHIRE, HG5 8BX £120,000 04/03/2022 Flat
15 BYARDS PARK, KNARESBOROUGH, HARROGATE, NORTH YORKSHIRE, HG5 9BB £165,000 21/02/2022 Flat
4 CONYNGHAM VIEW, KNARESBOROUGH, HARROGATE, NORTH YORKSHIRE, HG5 9AT £350,000 16/02/2022 Flat
9 BYARDS PARK, KNARESBOROUGH, HARROGATE, NORTH YORKSHIRE, HG5 9BB £172,500 16/02/2022 Flat
22 FLAT 1 HILTON LANE, KNARESBOROUGH, HARROGATE, NORTH YORKSHIRE, HG5 8BX £188,000 06/12/2021 Flat
29 VALE COURT, KNARESBOROUGH, HARROGATE, NORTH YORKSHIRE, HG5 9NF £92,000 03/11/2021 Flat
9 VALE COURT, KNARESBOROUGH, HARROGATE, NORTH YORKSHIRE, HG5 9NF £92,500 01/11/2021 Flat

Street average: £258,000 (1 sale)

Area average: £138,828 (18 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -27.4%

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

1y (index) 5%
5y (index) 10.4%
10y (index) 32%

Rental Range

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

Low £770/mo
Realistic £856/mo
Optimistic £942/mo

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

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Richmond & Hambleton: £449/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Address

Church Lane

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Unknown 0.1 miles
Shop Unknown 0.1 miles
Train station Knaresborough 0.1 miles
Shop F.Brown 0.2 miles
Bus stop High Bridge 0.2 miles
Train station Starbeck 1.4 miles
Hospital Unknown 2.2 miles
Hospital Harrogate District Hospital 2.2 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 33
Anti-social behaviour 14
Criminal damage and arson 14
Other theft 5
Shoplifting 3
Drugs 1
Other crime 1
Possession of weapons 1
Public order 1
Robbery 1
Total incidents 74

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 Mary's Primary School Knaresborough, A Voluntary Catholic Academy Primary 0.2 miles Good — 18 Dec 2019
Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School Primary 0.3 miles Good — 21 Apr 2024
King James's School Secondary 0.6 miles Good — 17 Jan 2012
Meadowside Academy Primary 0.6 miles Good — 21 Jul 2024
The Forest School Other 0.7 miles Requires improvement — 27 Apr 2023

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, Gavins Court, HG5 £730/mo 1 0.24 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £730/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.45%
Max investor price (0.8%) £91,250
Target investor price (1%) £73,000
Gross yield 5.4%
Cost-to-rent ratio 18.6×
Monthly cashflow £-10/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI -0.3%
  • 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).
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