# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (MK43 0UQ) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 23 BUTLER DRIVE, BEDFORD, LIDLINGTON, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE MK43 0UQ | | Price | £465,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Floor area | 155 m² | | Last sold | £455,000 May 2018 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 09/11/2027 - **Current heating cost:** £823/year ### Recommendations - N (6,000) - U (8,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8813-7029-5669-1540-5996) ## Description *INDIGO RESIDENTIAL* Offering for sale this BEAUTIFUL four bedroom detached family home situated in the ever so popular village of Lidlington, this former home was built by David Wilson Homes. Benefits include, four bedrooms, en-suite to master, front and rear gardens, GARAGE and PARKING for MULTIPLE VEHICLES. 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. 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Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 23 BUTLER DRIVE, LIDLINGTON, BEDFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, MK43 0UQ | £455,000 | 03/05/2018 | Semi-detached | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | 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) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £563,000 (49 Detached, MK43, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -17.4% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Central Bedfordshire). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,122/mo - **Realistic:** £1,247/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,372/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Bedford (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,296/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.27% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £155,875 - **Target investor price (1%):** £124,700 *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:** £3,000/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 11.5% - **10y growth:** 55.9% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Central Bedfordshire; Detached series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 4.2% - **5y growth (index):** 19.8% - **10y growth (index):** 35.6% ## 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)