23 BUTLER DRIVE
BEDFORD, LIDLINGTON, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE MK43 0UQ
Property details
Floor area
155 m²
Last sold
£455,000 May 2018
Local average
£563,000 (-17.4%)
Street crime
5 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)
Key features
- Four Bedrooms
- Detached family home
- En-suite to master
- Double glazing and gas central heating
- Garage and parking for multiple vehicles
- Front and rear gardens
- Built by David Wilson Homes
- Close to all local amenities
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
Indigo Residential are delighted to offer for sale this beautiful and pristine four bedroom detached family home. In brief to the ground floor it compromises of an entrance hall, cloakroom, lounge, conservatory, dining room and kitchen/breakfast room. To the first floor there is a further four bedrooms, family bathroom, master bedroom with en-suite each bedrooms has fitted wardrobes.
To the rear there is a fully enclosed garden, granite water feature, mainly laid lawn with a non overlooked garden, side access and patio area. Garage with up and over door, parking for three vehicles.
Lidlington is a village set in the rural area of Bedfordshire with easy reach of the M1. It boasts of its own railway station, primary school and local general stores along side a village pub. While experiencing the village life, close by are the shopping centres of Milton Keynes and Bedford. The Xscape of Milton Keynes, Flitwick, and Ampthill offer wide selection of leisure facilities. Alternatively visit the the Georgian village of Woburn or just take a walk along the Green Sands Ridge which runs along the top hill of Lidlington.
Viewings are not to be missed on this stunning property, enquire now for a viewing!
EPC Rating - tba. Council Tax Band - F
Listed by
Ampthill
Indigo Residential
Reference: 70120907
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Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 03/05/2018 (8 years ago) | £455,000 | — |
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 2 BUTLER DRIVE, LIDLINGTON, BEDFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, MK43 0UQ | £321,000 | 24/01/2025 | Terraced |
| 23 LOMBARD STREET, LIDLINGTON, BEDFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, MK43 0RP | £297,000 | 20/01/2025 | Detached |
| Same street 21 BUTLER DRIVE, LIDLINGTON, BEDFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, MK43 0UQ | £487,500 | 04/07/2024 | Detached |
| 19 CHURCH STREET, LIDLINGTON, BEDFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, MK43 0RJ | £550,000 | 17/03/2023 | Detached |
| 12 LOMBARD STREET, LIDLINGTON, BEDFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, MK43 0RP | £450,000 | 22/09/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 29 BUTLER DRIVE, LIDLINGTON, BEDFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, MK43 0UQ | £407,000 | 30/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 6 LOMBARD STREET, LIDLINGTON, BEDFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, MK43 0RP | £495,000 | 01/06/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 1 BUTLER DRIVE, LIDLINGTON, BEDFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, MK43 0UQ | £332,000 | 26/01/2022 | Terraced |
| 8 KERRISON CLOSE, LIDLINGTON, BEDFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, MK43 0UW | £455,000 | 20/09/2021 | Detached |
Street average: £386,875 (4 sales)
Area average: £449,400 (5 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): Central Bedfordshire. Series: Detached. As of April 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Central Bedfordshire. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Central Bedfordshire.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Bedford: £1,296/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Train station | Lidlington | 0.2 miles |
| Train station | Millbrook | 1.3 miles |
| Shop | Just Kids | 1.4 miles |
| Shop | Ingle & Caves | 1.4 miles |
| Bus stop | Browns Close | 1.5 miles |
| Bus stop | Unknown | 1.5 miles |
| University | University of Bedfordshire | 6.6 miles |
| Hospital | The Manor | 6.9 miles |
| Hospital | Bedford Hospital SDEC - Same Day Emergency Care | 6.9 miles |
| University | University of Bedfordshire Polhill Campus | 8.5 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total incidents | 5 |
Within 1 mile during May 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Johnson Lower School | Primary | 0.3 miles | Good — 16 Jan 2023 |
| Marston Moreteyne VC School | Primary | 1.3 miles | Good — 6 May 2024 |
| Ridgmont Lower School | Primary | 2.2 miles | Requires improvement — 18 Sep 2023 |
| Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College | Other | 2.5 miles | — (No rating) |
| Alameda Middle School | Primary | 2.6 miles | Good — 23 Mar 2018 |
Rental Comparables
Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 4-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).