# 2 bedroom property for sale (BD23 2NJ) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 42 BENNETT STREET, SKIPTON, NORTH YORKSHIRE BD23 2NJ | | Price | £139,950 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | A | | Construction age | England and Wales: before 1900 | | Floor area | 64 m² | | Last sold | £139,950 Oct 2025 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** E - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 05/03/2030 - **Current heating cost:** £910/year ### Recommendations - Q (14,000) - W2 (6,000) - E (25) - N (6,000) - U (5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8907-1360-6722-0707-1703) ## Description Now requiring a scheme of modernisation and improvement whilst offering significant further potential, this traditional two bedroom stone built Victorian end terraced property enjoys a convenient location close to the centre of Skipton and with all town centre amenities immediately on hand. Equipped with gas central heating together with UPVC sealed unit double glazing, the property is offered with vacant possession and with no onward chain and the accommodation comprises very briefly: A living room, a kitchen with range of fitted units, a useful adjoining rear store/utility with adjoining WC, a first floor landing, two well planned bedrooms and a bathroom equipped with four piece suite. Street parking is available to the front whilst to the rear the property includes a small stone flagged yard together with a further useful store/out-building. The increasingly popular market town of Skipton has won many accolades in recent years, being independently judged to be one of the best areas to live in the UK via multiple media sources. Catering to residents of all ages, the town offers the perfect combination of excellent schooling, easy access to countryside and an extensive choice of leisure, shopping and recreational facilities. The town is intersected by the scenic Leeds/Liverpool canal and is well known for its Medieval Church and Castle together with a bustling High Street featuring an outdoor market on the cobbled 'setts' four days a week. The town offers an excellent mix of independent shops, pubs and cafes in addition to having well known branded stores and a choice of fashionable bars and restaurants. There are excellent public transport links, including a railway station providing regular daily services to Leeds and Bradford. The towns enjoys an annual programme of community events and festivals, attracting an ever increasing degree of tourism. In addition, the beautiful Yorkshire Dales National Park is only a short drive away to the north, offering some of the finest countryside and scenery in the UK. Strongly recommended for inspection this affordable stone built end of terrace property comprises in further detail: GROUND FLOOR LIVING ROOM 16'8" x 12'9" With central heating radiator. Sealed unit double glazed window. Fitted cupboards to the left hand alcove. KITCHEN 13'9" x 7'4" With a range of fitted wall and base units incorporating laminate worktop surfaces. Electric cooker with extractor canopy over. UPVC sealed unit double glazed window. Central heating radiator. Built-in store cupboard beneath the stairs. Door leading to: REAR ENTRANCE VESTIBULE Single glazed multi-paned timber external door leading to the rear yard. ADJOINING STORE/UTILITY & WC 6'9" x 5'5" (plus WC) With plumbing for an automatic washing machine. Single glazed windows. Door leading to low suite WC. FIRST FLOOR LANDING With UPVC sealed unit double glazed window. Central heating radiator. Built-in cupboard housing the Worcester gas central heating combination boiler. BEDROOM ONE 12'6" x 9' (plus wardrobes) With a range of fitted wardrobes/cupboards. UPVC sealed unit double glazed window. Central heating radiator. BEDROOM TWO 10'11" x 7'2" With UPVC sealed unit double glazed window. Central heating radiator. BATHROOM Equipped with a four piece white suite comprising low suite WC, pedestal hand wash basin, a panelled bath and a separate shower enclosure. UPVC sealed unit double glazed window. Chrome towel radiator. OUTSIDE Street parking is available to the front. To the rear there is an enclosed stone flagged yard leading to a useful out-building. COUNCIL TAX BAND The council tax band quoted for this property on the Gov.UK website is Band: A TENURE The tenure for this property is Freehold. SERVICES All mains services are installed. Please note we have not been able to test the equipment or installations in this property and recommend that prospective purchasers arrange for a qualified person to check any appliances before entering into any commitment. VIEWING Strictly by arrangement with HARRISON BOOTHMAN. All potential viewers are advised to read a copy of our PRIVACY POLICY which can be found on our website. Alternatively a written copy is available on request. Tel: Skipton 799993 Any floor plans are provided for informational and illustrative purposes only. Although we endeavour to provide truthful representation, we do not in any way warrant the accuracy of the floor plan information and the floor plan layout and measurements may contain errors and omissions. We are not liable for and do not accept any liability relating to any loss or damage suffered as a direct or indirect result of use of any information on the floor plan. The extent of the property and its boundaries are subject to verification by inspection of the title deeds. These particulars were prepared from observation together with information supplied by the Vendor. We have not carried out a detailed professional survey. Ref: SBS300425 If you are thinking of selling your property HARRISON BOOTHMAN will be pleased to provide a FREE VALUATION for sale purposes. ## Property Photos - ![Picture No. 01](/listings/photos/161453429/442742) - Picture No. 01 - ![Picture No. 02](/listings/photos/161453429/442743) - Picture No. 02 - ![Picture No. 03](/listings/photos/161453429/442744) - Picture No. 03 - ![Picture No. 04](/listings/photos/161453429/442745) - Picture No. 04 - ![Picture No. 05](/listings/photos/161453429/442746) - Picture No. 05 - ![Picture No. 06](/listings/photos/161453429/442747) - Picture No. 06 - ![Picture No. 07](/listings/photos/161453429/442750) - Picture No. 07 - ![Picture No. 08](/listings/photos/161453429/442751) - Picture No. 08 - ![Picture No. 09](/listings/photos/161453429/442755) - Picture No. 09 - ![Picture No. 10](/listings/photos/161453429/442759) - Picture No. 10 ## Floorplans - ![Plan](/listings/photos/161453429/442763) - Plan - ![Plan](/listings/photos/161453429/442766) - Plan ## EPC Graphs - ![Epc](/listings/photos/161453429/442771) - Epc - ![EPC](/listings/photos/161453429/442775) - EPC ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 42 BENNETT STREET, SKIPTON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, BD23 2NJ | £139,950 | 13/10/2025 | Terraced | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 57 KEIGHLEY ROAD, SKIPTON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, BD23 2LX | £270,000 | 09/03/2023 | Other | | MILL HOUSE SACKVILLE STREET, SKIPTON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, BD23 2PR | £5,700,000 | 31/01/2022 | Other | | 15 - 17 SACKVILLE STREET, SKIPTON, CRAVEN, NORTH YORKSHIRE, BD23 2PB | £345,000 | 19/11/2021 | Other | **Area average:** £2,105,000 (3 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £465,565 (10 Other, BD23, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -69.9% ## 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 Bradford & South Dales (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £524/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.61% (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:** £2,187/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -2% - **10y growth:** 774% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Yorkshire and The Humber; All dwelling types series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** -0.2% - **5y growth (index):** 20.3% - **10y growth (index):** 53.5% ## 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)