5 BACK LANE
THIRSK, SOWERBY, NORTH YORKSHIRE YO7 1NQ
£285,000
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Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
82 m²
Council tax band
C
EPC rating
C
Year built
England and Wales: 1976-1982
Last sold
£156,000 Oct 2014
Price per m²
£3,476/m²
Local average
£253,268 (+12.5%)
Street crime
68 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Two Bedrooms
- Master with en suite WC
- Space and plumbing for a shower to en suite
- Dining Kitchen
- Walled Garden
- Garage and driveway parking
- Finished to a high standard
- Offered with no Onward Chain
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
This deceptively spacious bungalow has undergone a complete re-configuration during the vendors ownership, including the creation of the kitchen diner, installation of wood burning stove, loft conversion to create a good sized principle bedroom with en-suite, upgrades to both wiring & heating, re-plastering and full decoration. The overall finish is of a modern standard whilst retaining a comfortable country feel.
Hallway - Entrance door from the side of the property opening into the hallway. With doors off to dining kitchen, lounge, bedroom two and house bathroom.
Dining Kitchen - 6.11 x 3.13 (20'0" x 10'3") - A bright room with pleasant aspect to the enclosed rear garden. The kitchen area is fitted with a range of modern wall and floor mounted units, with matching work-surfaces (with pop-up power sockets), breakfast bar and tiled splash-backs. Appliances integrated within the units include; washing machine, dishwasher, ceramic bowl and a half sink and drainer unit and a freestanding cooker with extractor over. From the dining area, Bi-fold doors open to the wooden deck and garden. Wood effect flooring and vertical radiator.
Sitting Room - 5.16 x 3.16 (16'11" x 10'4") - With log burner set on a slate hearth, with solid Oak mantle over. Double glazed bay window to the front elevation, T.V aerial and phone points and central heating radiator.
Bedroom Two - 2.67 x 2.58 (8'9" x 8'5") - Double glazed window to the front elevation and central heating radiator.
Bathroom - 2.52 x 1.64 (8'3" x 5'4") - White suite comprising; wash hand basin, low flush WC and paneled bath with shower over. Ceramic tiling to walls, two double glazed windows to side aspect, heated towel rail and extractor.
First Floor - Landing with Velux window and door to bedroom one.
Bedroom One - 3.94 x 3.94 (12'11" x 12'11") - A good sized double room with fitted wardrobes, two Velux windows and central heating radiator. Useful storage into the eave space.
En-Suite Wc - 1.51 x 1.91 (4'11" x 6'3") - White suite comprising; wash hand basin and low flush WC. Fully tiled, Velux window and radiator. The vendor informs us that plumbing and drainage points are available for installation of a shower.
Outside - To the front of the property is a low maintenance garden with graveled finish and a selection of mature shrubs, Bordered with a brick-built wall which provides a high level of privacy. A pathway leads to the to the side of the of the property where there is the side entrance door to the property and bins storage, gated access to the rear garden.
The rear garden is enclosed with a brick-built wall and wooden fence, gated access to the driveway and garage. The garden is low maintenance with artificial grass and raised decking, bordered with planted beds. The space is again afforded a high level of privacy. External power sockets and tap.
Garage And Driveway - To the rear of the property is a single garage with power and parking, the driveway provides access to Back Lane.
Listed by
Thirsk
Hunters Property Group Ltd
Reference: 172794299
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: C
Potential rating: C
Inspection date: 25/02/2026
Expiry date: 24/02/2036
Est. upgrade cost to C: £16,500
Recommendations
- Floor insulation (solid floor) (£5,000 - £10,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£8,000 - £10,000)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 07/10/2014 (11 years ago) | £156,000 | — |
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 |
| 2 MAC ARTHUR CLOSE, SOWERBY, THIRSK, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1SQ | £315,000 | 25/11/2025 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 64A BACK LANE, SOWERBY, THIRSK, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1NQ | £470,000 | 26/08/2025 | 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 |
| 70 TOPCLIFFE ROAD, SOWERBY, THIRSK, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1RT | £415,000 | 11/05/2023 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 72 BACK LANE, SOWERBY, THIRSK, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1NQ | £176,900 | 28/04/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 34 BACK LANE, SOWERBY, THIRSK, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1JD | £125,000 | 24/02/2023 | Semi-detached |
| THE GRANGE 4 GREEN LANE EAST, SOWERBY, THIRSK, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1NA | £210,000 | 04/11/2022 | 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 |
| THORPE COTTAGE GREEN LANE EAST, SOWERBY, THIRSK, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1NB | £320,000 | 04/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 6 CROFT HEADS, SOWERBY, THIRSK, HAMBLETON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1ND | £255,000 | 28/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 9 GREEN LANE EAST, SOWERBY, THIRSK, HAMBLETON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1NB | £293,000 | 27/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 22 QUEENS GARDENS, SOWERBY, THIRSK, HAMBLETON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1NH | £200,000 | 02/07/2021 | Semi-detached |
Street average: £275,850 (13 sales)
Area average: £266,625 (8 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Yorkshire and The Humber. Series: Semi-detached. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Yorkshire and The Humber. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Region from postcode lookup → Yorkshire and The Humber.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Richmond & Hambleton: £549/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Sowerby Church | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Beauty by Jordon | 0.3 miles |
| Shop | Power Point | 0.3 miles |
| Bus stop | Thirsk Secondary School | 0.4 miles |
| Train station | Thirsk | 1.3 miles |
| Train station | Northallerton | 8.4 miles |
| Hospital | Friarage Hospital | 8.8 miles |
| Hospital | St Monicas Hospital | 9.7 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 30 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total incidents | 68 |
Within 1 mile during Apr 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 | 0.3 miles | Good — 5 May 2017 |
| Keeble Gateway Academy | Primary | 0.6 miles | Good — 28 Feb 2024 |
| Thirsk Community Primary School | Primary | 0.7 miles | Good — 16 Jan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Chapel Steet, YO7 | £900/mo | 2 | 0.36 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Chapel Street, YO7 | £900/mo | 2 | 0.36 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Chapel Street, YO7 | £900/mo | 2 | 0.37 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed End Terrace, St. James Green, YO7 | £1,500/mo | 2 | 0.56 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Stammergate, YO7 | £650/mo | 2 | 0.66 miles | OpenRent |
Average rent: £970/mo (5 listings)
Rent-driven metrics
Based on OpenRent comparables.
- 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).