Sold STC House

64A

BACK LANE, THIRSK, SOWERBY, NORTH YORKSHIRE YO7 1NQ

4 beds 2 baths 1,561 sq ft Listed 1 Jul 2025 (-336d)

£450,000

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# 4 bedroom house for sale (YO7 1NQ)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 64A, BACK LANE, THIRSK, SOWERBY, NORTH YORKSHIRE YO7 1NQ |
| Price | £450,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Council tax | F |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1967-1975 |
| Floor area | 145 m² |
| Last sold | £470,000 Aug 2025 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Current heating cost:** £1,263/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £10,500

### Recommendations
- W1 (£800 - £1,200)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0300-2795-9550-2395-6081)

## Description

'Glendale' is a substantial four bedroom detached home, situated on Back Lane in the ever-sought after Sowerby. On entering via the front, the living room is located to the left, neutrally decorated with carpeted flooring and a gas stove at the focal point. Through the hallway and into the kitchen diner which was upgraded five years ago, with wooden worktops, inset sink, integrated dishwasher and fridge and an abundance of wall and base units. The dining room flows through into the sunroom, with dual aspect light, external door, wood flooring and radiators to both rooms. A separate utility room hinges from the kitchen, with external door and window to the side aspect, further worktop space and wall and base units, space for freestanding fridge freezer, and plumbing for washing machine/tumble dryer. There is also a downstairs W.C with wash hand basin. To the first floor, are four double bedrooms. The primary bedroom is located to the front of the home, with built-in wardrobe and the benefit of a three-piece en-suite consisting of walk-in shower, hand basin and W.C. The secondary bedroom is also to the front, benefitting from built-in wardrobes. The third and fourth bedrooms are located to the rear, with views over the garden. The bathroom is a modern four-piece suite, consisting of panelled bathtub, walk-in shower, part-tiled walls and splashbacks, wash hand basin and W.C. Externally, a private and enclosed south-west facing rear garden, mainly laid to lawn, basks in sun with shed to the end. To the front, is a gravelled driveway ample for four/five vehicles, and brick-built garage with up-and-over door, benefitting from power and lighting.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/164038193/291939) - Floorplan

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/164038193/291943) - EPC Rating Graph

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 64A BACK LANE, SOWERBY, THIRSK, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1NQ | £470,000 | 26/08/2025 | Detached |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| [Same street] CHERRY LEA, 60B BACK LANE, SOWERBY, THIRSK, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1NQ | £292,000 | 20/02/2026 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] M & C FOODSTORE BACK LANE, SOWERBY, THIRSK, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1NQ | £133,650 | 16/01/2026 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 11 BACK LANE, SOWERBY, THIRSK, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1NQ | £240,000 | 21/11/2024 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 62 BACK LANE, SOWERBY, THIRSK, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1NQ | £387,500 | 06/09/2024 | Detached |
| [Same street] 66 BACK LANE, SOWERBY, THIRSK, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1NQ | £325,000 | 20/06/2024 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 3 BACK LANE, SOWERBY, THIRSK, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1NQ | £310,000 | 03/11/2023 | Other |
| [Same street] 72 BACK LANE, SOWERBY, THIRSK, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1NQ | £176,900 | 28/04/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] CHERRY LEA, 60B BACK LANE, SOWERBY, THIRSK, HAMBLETON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1NQ | £255,000 | 14/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 23 BACK LANE, SOWERBY, THIRSK, HAMBLETON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1NQ | £400,000 | 12/10/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 23A BACK LANE, SOWERBY, THIRSK, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1NQ | £248,000 | 24/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 7A BACK LANE, SOWERBY, THIRSK, HAMBLETON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1NQ | £206,000 | 22/03/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 50 BACK LANE, SOWERBY, THIRSK, HAMBLETON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1NQ | £142,000 | 25/02/2022 | Terraced |
| CHURCH FARM OSWALDS RESTAURANT FRONT STREET, SOWERBY, THIRSK, HAMBLETON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1JF | £360,000 | 30/06/2021 | Other |

**Street average:** £259,671 (12 sales)
**Area average:** £360,000 (1 sale)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £835,637 (5 Other, YO7, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -46.1%

## 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 Richmond & Hambleton (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £828/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.19% (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:** £3,103/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 214.6%
- **10y growth:** 108.8%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Yorkshire and The Humber; All dwelling types series; as of February 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 3.9%
- **5y growth (index):** 22.1%
- **10y growth (index):** 53.2%

## 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

145 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1967-1975

Last sold

£470,000 Aug 2025

Price per m²

£3,103/m²

Local average

£835,637 (-46.1%)

Street crime

51 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)

Key features

4 Bedrooms
Entrance Hall
Living Room
Kitchen Diner
Sun Room
Utility Room
Downstairs WC
Family Bathroom and Ensuite to Master

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

Listed by

Thirsk

Castledene Sales & Lettings (Hartlepool) Limited

Reference: 164038193

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 15/05/2025

Current heating cost: £1,263/year

Potential heating cost: £1,129/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £10,500

Recommendations

Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan

EPC Graphs

EPC Rating Graph

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	26/08/2025 (9 months ago)	£470,000	—

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
Same street CHERRY LEA, 60B BACK LANE, SOWERBY, THIRSK, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1NQ	£292,000	20/02/2026	Semi-detached
Same street M & C FOODSTORE BACK LANE, SOWERBY, THIRSK, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1NQ	£133,650	16/01/2026	Semi-detached
Same street 11 BACK LANE, SOWERBY, THIRSK, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1NQ	£240,000	21/11/2024	Semi-detached
Same street 62 BACK LANE, SOWERBY, THIRSK, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1NQ	£387,500	06/09/2024	Detached
Same street 66 BACK LANE, SOWERBY, THIRSK, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1NQ	£325,000	20/06/2024	Terraced
Same street 3 BACK LANE, SOWERBY, THIRSK, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1NQ	£310,000	03/11/2023	Other
Same street 72 BACK LANE, SOWERBY, THIRSK, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1NQ	£176,900	28/04/2023	Semi-detached
Same street CHERRY LEA, 60B BACK LANE, SOWERBY, THIRSK, HAMBLETON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1NQ	£255,000	14/10/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 23 BACK LANE, SOWERBY, THIRSK, HAMBLETON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1NQ	£400,000	12/10/2022	Detached
Same street 23A BACK LANE, SOWERBY, THIRSK, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1NQ	£248,000	24/05/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 7A BACK LANE, SOWERBY, THIRSK, HAMBLETON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1NQ	£206,000	22/03/2022	Detached
Same street 50 BACK LANE, SOWERBY, THIRSK, HAMBLETON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1NQ	£142,000	25/02/2022	Terraced
CHURCH FARM OSWALDS RESTAURANT FRONT STREET, SOWERBY, THIRSK, HAMBLETON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1JF	£360,000	30/06/2021	Other

Street average: £259,671 (12 sales)

Area average: £360,000 (1 sale)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 214.6%

10y growth 108.8%

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

1y (index) 3.9%

5y (index) 22.1%

10y (index) 53.2%

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 Richmond & Hambleton: £828/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View YO7 1NQ

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Sowerby Church	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Thirsk Secondary School	0.3 miles
Shop	Beauty by Jordon	0.4 miles
Shop	A. Robinson Domestic Appliances	0.4 miles
Train station	Thirsk	1.3 miles
Train station	Northallerton	8.4 miles
Hospital	Friarage Hospital	8.9 miles
Hospital	St Monicas Hospital	9.6 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	28
Anti-social behaviour	15
Criminal damage and arson	3
Other theft	2
Drugs	1
Possession of weapons	1
Shoplifting	1
Total incidents	51

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
All Saints Catholic Primary School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy	Primary	0.2 miles	Good — 5 Dec 2023
Sowerby Primary Academy	Primary	0.2 miles	Good — 12 Jan 2015
Thirsk School & Sixth Form College	Secondary	0.2 miles	Good — 5 May 2017
Keeble Gateway Academy	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 28 Feb 2024
Thirsk Community Primary School	Primary	0.8 miles	Good — 16 Jan 2022

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 4-bedroom estimate from EPC for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.19%

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).