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Old Orchard Cottage, Balk, Thirsk, YO7 2AJ
This 196 square metre property in Balk, Thirsk, Thirsk carries an energy performance rating of E. It is heated by oil-fired central heating and is currently listed as owner-occupied. The property last sold for £625,000 in March 2023, up from £440,000 previously.
Property Type
Detached House
Bedrooms
5
Floor Area
196 m²
Council Tax
Band F
Property Features
Built 1996–2002
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Energy Performance
EPC rating and efficiency details
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
E
E50
F
G
Main Heating
Electric & Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
7.5 t/year
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Price & History
Transactions and market trends
Estimated value
£651,000
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Transaction history
+42.0%(5y)
£625,000Latest
Mar 2023£440,000
Jan 2018£425,000
Jul 2015£385,000
Apr 2008Source: HM Land Registry
House Price Index
England+1.6%
101.5
Feb 26
UK HPI from HM Land Registry. Baseline: Jan 2015 = 100.
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About Balk, Thirsk
This property is located in the hamlet of Balk, North Yorkshire, within the YO 7 postal district, just east of the town of Thirsk.
Balk, North Yorkshire, is a hamlet and civil parish situated east of Thirsk. In the 2001 census the parish had a population of 48. The A19, a major road in England, runs approximately parallel to and east of the A1 road and passes near the locality. The A19 connects to the A168 at Dishforth Interchange, providing access to Teesside and other regions. Balk’s setting is rural, with a small population and proximity to a significant transport route.
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Road Noise
Average road noise levels for this postcode
Daytime
07:00 – 23:00
42.2dB
Low
Night-time
23:00 – 07:00
35.6dB
Low55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4Crime Analysis
5 months of data for Thirsk
Total Crimes
12
Monthly Avg
2
Recent Trend
Stable
Most Common
Violence & Sexual
Crime by Category
Violence & Sexual9(75%)
Public Order2(17%)
Criminal Damage & Arson1(8%)
Recent Incidents
Criminal Damage & Arson
Nov 2025On or near Saxty Way
Violence & Sexual
Oct 2025On or near Lowfields Lane
Violence & Sexual
Oct 2025On or near Saxty Way
Violence & Sexual
Sept 2025On or near Swan Lane
Violence & Sexual
Sept 2025On or near Swale Lane
Violence & Sexual
Sept 2025On or near Bell Croft Close
Data from Police UK • Updated monthly
Local Amenities
Schools and transport links nearby
Transport Links
10 within 3kmManor Farm
Bus Stop157m
2 mins
Manor Caravan Site
Bus Stop159m
2 mins
The Greyhound Inn
Bus Stop1.1km
13 mins
Mill Lane
Bus Stop1.9km
23 mins
Merry Moles
Bus Stop2.2km
27 mins
Bagby Lane End
Bus Stop2.2km
27 mins
School data from Dept. for Education • Transport data from NaPTAN
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Local professionals serving this area
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10 points of interest nearby
Map data from OpenStreetMap • Transport data from NaPTAN • School data from Dept. for Education • Scenic data from Beautifulplaces.ai
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