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

2 beds 1 baths 60 m² Listed 14 Jan 2019 (-2704d)

£240,000

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Property details

Floor area

60 m²

Last sold

£235,000 Nov 2019

Local average

£452,701 (-47%)

Street crime

67 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

This detached bungalow is situated in the highly regarded Sowerby part of Thirsk within easy walking distance of amenities and has been refurbished by its current owners. The property occupies a generous, private plot with large home office in the garden and tandem garage/ workshop. The accommodation comprises of a good sized living room, a modern kitchen, a conservatory, a luxurious bathroom (With shower replacing bath) and two double bedrooms with fitted wardrobes. To the exterior there is a front garden with driveway, a tandem garage/ workshop and a large enclosed rear garden with lawn, shed and the aforementioned stunning detached home office which would suit a variety of uses. With the benefits of double glazing & gas central heating, viewing is highly recommended. EPC 'E' (This EPC was done 6 years ago and the house has undergone improvement since).

Location - Situated within the sought after Sowerby part of Thirsk within walking distance of the town centre in a non-estate location. Shops and leisure facilities are all available within the surrounding area. For the commuter there is access to the A19, A1M and arterial roads leading to the larger urbanisations of Leeds, Teesside, York and Harrogate.

Directions - Leaving Thirsk Market Place via Westgate proceed to the mini roundabout and take the first turning onto Sowerby Road. Take the right hand turn onto Back Lane to where the property is located on the left hand side.

The Accommodation Comprises -

Lounge/ Diner - 5.23m x 3.63m (17'2" x 11'11" ) - With double glazed window & entrance door to the front elevation, coving to the ceiling, living flame effect modern fireplace, ceiling rose, television point and radiators.

Kitchen - 4.32m x 2.13m (14'2" x 7'0" ) - Including a fitted range of wall and base units incorporating rolled edge work surfaces, one and a half bowl sink unit with mixer taps over, integrated electric oven & hob, extractor hood & light, space & plumbing for a dishwasher, space & plumbing for a washing machine, fridge, freezer, double glazed windows to the front & side elevations and double glazed door to the side.

Inner Hall - With storage cupboard and access to the loft space. The loft has a double glazed window overlooking the garden.

Bedroom - 4.50m x 2.90minc wardrobes (14'9" x 9'6"inc wardro - With double glazed window to the rear elevation, fitted wardrobe, airing cupboard and radiator.

Bedroom - 3.48m x 2.90m inc wardrobes (11'5" x 9'6" inc war - With fitted wardrobe and radiator. Double glazed door & window to the conservatory.

Conservatory - 3.20m x 2.69m (10'6" x 8'10" ) - With double glazed windows to the rear & side elevations, tiled floor and double glazed doors to the garden.

Shower Room/ W.C. - Including a modern three piece suite comprising of a step in shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin, low level w.c., tiled walls, vertical heated towel rail, fitted cupboards and double glazed window to the side elevation.

Exterior -

Garden Office - 5.16m x 3.38m (16'11 x 11'1) - Outside office lending itself to a variety of uses with double glazed window to the front, entrance door, light & power.

Front Garden - With walled frontage, gravelled pathway to the side leading to the garden, lawn and driveway leading to the garage.

Rear Garden - Good sized private garden with gravelled beds, lawn, fenced boundaries, gate to the side, sheds and home office.

Tandem Garage - 8.99m x 2.41m (29'6" x 7'11" ) - Superb sized garage with up and over door, workshop to the rear, light & power, door to the rear and double glazed window.

Viewing - Viewing is Strictly By Appointment Only.

Freehold - 1/ James Winn Estate Agents has not tested any services, appliances or heating and no warranty is given or implied as to their condition. 2/ All measurements are approximate and intended as a guide only. All our measurements are carried out using a regularly calibrated laser tape but may be subject to a margin of error. 3/ We believe the property is freehold but we always recommend verifying this with your solicitor should you decide to purchase the property. 4/ Fixtures and fittings other than those included in the above details are to be agreed with the seller through separate negotiation. 5/ All EPC`s are generated by a third party and James Winn Ltd accepts no liability for their accuracy. 6/ The Floorplans that are provided are purely to give an idea of layout and as such should not be relied on for anything other than this. It is highly likely the plans do not show cupboards, indents, fireplaces or recesses and are not drawn to scale or with doors, staircases and windows in the correct scale or position. Buyers must satisfy themselves of any size or shape before committing to any expense. Terms of Website Use Information provided on our website is for general information only. It may not be wholly accurate, complete or up-to-date and should not be relied upon. Intellectual Property The copyright and other intellectual property rights in our website & brochures are owned by us or our licensors. All rights are expressly reserved. Unauthorised use By accessing our site, you agree not to attempt to gain any unauthorised access or to do anything which may interfere with the functionality or security of our site.

Free Valuation - If you are looking to sell a property James Winn Estate Agents offers a FREE NO OBLIGATION market appraisal service designed to give you the best advice on marketing your property. Contact our sales team in Thirsk to book an appointment.

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Listed by

Thirsk

Castledene Sales & Lettings (Hartlepool) Limited

Reference: 69450670

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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Price history

42% since 2013

Event Date Price % change
Sold 29/11/2019 (6 years ago) £235,000 +42.4%
Sold 09/05/2013 (13 years ago) £165,000

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
1A CROFT HEADS, SOWERBY, THIRSK, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1ND £365,000 11/12/2025 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
4 CROFT GARDENS, SOWERBY, THIRSK, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1NF £432,000 16/10/2023 Detached
7 CROFT GARDENS, SOWERBY, THIRSK, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1NF £400,000 06/10/2023 Detached
7 ORCHARD LANE, SOWERBY, THIRSK, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1NE £325,000 08/09/2023 Detached
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
OLD OXMOOR BARN BACK LANE, SOWERBY, THIRSK, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1NJ £460,000 18/07/2022 Detached
2 THE CLOSE, SOWERBY, THIRSK, HAMBLETON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1JA £230,000 07/07/2022 Detached
Same street 23A BACK LANE, SOWERBY, THIRSK, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1NQ £248,000 24/05/2022 Semi-detached
GRANGE HOUSE, 57 FRONT STREET, SOWERBY, THIRSK, HAMBLETON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1JQ £495,000 20/05/2022 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
5 CROFT HEADS, SOWERBY, THIRSK, HAMBLETON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1ND £731,650 25/02/2022 Detached
53B FRONT STREET, SOWERBY, THIRSK, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1JQ £347,000 18/02/2022 Detached
3 KINGS MEADOWS, SOWERBY, THIRSK, HAMBLETON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1PA £217,950 30/09/2021 Detached
1 MEADOW GARTH, SOWERBY, THIRSK, HAMBLETON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1HY £215,000 16/07/2021 Detached
1 THE PINES, SOWERBY, THIRSK, HAMBLETON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1GN £480,000 18/06/2021 Detached

Street average: £275,850 (13 sales)

Area average: £391,550 (12 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 28.5%
10y growth 48.7%

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

1y (index) 1.2%
5y (index) 19.6%
10y (index) 49.5%

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: £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
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 8.8 miles
Hospital St Monicas Hospital 9.6 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 30
Anti-social behaviour 19
Other theft 5
Drugs 3
Shoplifting 3
Burglary 2
Criminal damage and arson 2
Public order 2
Vehicle crime 1
Total incidents 67

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 0.2 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 2-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).