23C
BACK LANE, THIRSK, SOWERBY, NORTH YORKSHIRE YO7 1NQ
£240,000
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
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.
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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)
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).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Yorkshire and The Humber. Series: 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 |
| 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 — 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).