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230 GRASMERE WAY

LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE LU7 2QH

3 beds 1 baths 73 m² Listed 13 Jun 2025 (-402d)

£380,000

Reduced on 16 Jul 2025

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# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (LU7 2QH)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 230 GRASMERE WAY, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE LU7 2QH |
| Price | £380,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | C |
| Last sold | £362,000 Feb 2026 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 09/07/2035
- **Current heating cost:** £1,021/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £20,575

### Recommendations
- B (£900 - £1,500)
- W2 (£5,000 - £10,000)
- M (£750 - £5,000)
- U (£8,000 - £10,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9307-3052-9203-5515-6204)

## Description

**SUMMARY**

Spacious Three-Bedroom Semi-Detached Home on a Generous Plot offered with No Upper Chain located in a cul de sac and within walking distance of the train station.

**DESCRIPTION**

Offered with no upper chain, this well-proportioned three-bedroom semi-detached home is ideally suited for families or those looking to upsize. Situated on a generous corner plot, the property enjoys a larger-than-average rear garden, providing plenty of space for outdoor living, gardening, or future extensions (subject to planning permission).

Inside, the home features a bright and spacious living area, a practical utility room, and a convenient ground floor cloakroom. The property also benefits from a garage, offering additional storage or secure parking.

Upstairs, three well-sized bedrooms offer comfortable accommodation, complemented by a family bathroom.

With excellent potential and a desirable plot, this property presents a fantastic opportunity to create your ideal home in a popular residential area

**Entrance Hall**

Under stairs storage. Door to kitchen.

**Cloakroom**

Double glazed window. WC.

**Lounge** 13' 8" max x 11'  ( 4.17m max x 3.35m )

Double glazed window.

**Dining Room** 9' 2" x 7' 9" ( 2.79m x 2.36m )

Patio doors to Conservatory. Carpeted flooring.

**Kitchen** 8' 7" x 8' 5" ( 2.62m x 2.57m )

Double glazed window. Fitted kitchen with wall and base units. Plumbing for dishwasher. Space for fridge freezer. Stainless steel sink and drainer. Space for freestanding gas cooker. Door to garden. Vinyl flooring.

**Utility Room**

Plumbing for washing machine. Sink. Door to garden. Door to garage.

**Conservatory** 15' 2" x 4' 6" ( 4.62m x 1.37m )

Double glazed window. Carpeted flooring.

**Landing**

Storage cupboard. Loft access. Carpeted flooring.

**Bedroom One** 11' 6" max x 10' 5" max ( 3.51m max x 3.17m max )

Double glazed window. Carpeted flooring.

**Bedroom Two** 10' 5" max x 9' 3" max ( 3.17m max x 2.82m max )

Double glazed window. Built in wardrobe. Carpeted flooring.

**Bedroom Three** 8' 9" x 8' 7" ( 2.67m x 2.62m )

Double glazed window. Built in storage. Carpeted flooring.

**Bathroom**

Double glazed window. WC. Wash hand basin. Shower cubicle. Tiled walls.

**Outside**

**Front Garden**

Block paved driveway. Lawn area. Mature shrubs.

**Rear Garden**

Mainly laid to lawn. Patio. Shed. Mature trees and bushes.

**Garage**

Double doors.

1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS - Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.

2: These particulars do not constitute part or all of an offer or contract.

3: The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.

4: Potential buyers are advised to recheck the measurements before committing to any expense.

5: Connells has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and it is the buyers interests to check the working condition of any appliances.

6: Connells has not sought to verify the legal title of the property and the buyers must obtain verification from their solicitor.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/163267580/1026541) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC](/listings/photos/163267580/1026542) - EPC

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 5 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #7410405
- **Address:** 230 Grasmere Way, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, LU7 2QH
- **Certificate Issued:** 01/06/2010
- **Work Completed:** 21/05/2010
- **Items:** 6 window(s)

### FENSA Certificate #5661337
- **Address:** 230 Grasmere Way, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, LU7 2QH
- **Certificate Issued:** 05/05/2008
- **Work Completed:** 25/04/2008
- **Items:** 1 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #3318102
- **Address:** 230 Grasmere Way, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, LU7 2QH
- **Certificate Issued:** 12/12/2005
- **Work Completed:** 29/11/2005
- **Items:** 1 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #2739736
- **Address:** 230 Grasmere Way, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, LU7 2QH
- **Certificate Issued:** 30/05/2005
- **Work Completed:** 05/05/2005
- **Items:** 1 window(s), 1 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #2343316
- **Address:** 230 Grasmere Way, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, LU7 2QH
- **Certificate Issued:** 09/04/2019
- **Work Completed:** 03/12/2004
- **Items:** 2 window(s), 1 door(s)

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 230 GRASMERE WAY, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 2QH | £362,000 | 27/02/2026 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 23 ROCK LANE, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 2QQ | £500,000 | 05/12/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 22 CONISTON ROAD, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 2QY | £370,000 | 24/05/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 39 SPRINGFIELD ROAD, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 2QS | £381,800 | 10/05/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 2 LEOPOLD ROAD, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 2QU | £430,000 | 01/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 195 GRASMERE WAY, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 2QB | £380,000 | 06/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 228 GRASMERE WAY, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 2QH | £490,000 | 26/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 50 CHELSEA GREEN, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 2PU | £350,000 | 27/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 208 GRASMERE WAY, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 2QH | £370,500 | 10/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 21 LEOPOLD ROAD, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 2QU | £396,500 | 29/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 194 GRASMERE WAY, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 2QH | £330,000 | 22/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 9 HIMLEY GREEN, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 2PY | £330,000 | 17/12/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 77 HIMLEY GREEN, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 2QA | £360,000 | 17/12/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 38 CHELSEA GREEN, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 2PU | £380,000 | 17/09/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £396,833 (3 sales)
**Area average:** £387,830 (10 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £374,692 (120 Semi-detached, LU7, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +1.4%

## 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 Northants Central (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £793/mo

## Rental Comparables

*Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.*

| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 3 Bed Flat, New Road, LU7 | £1,950/mo | 3 | 0.46 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Detached House, Melfort Drive, LU7 | £1,800/mo | 3 | 0.46 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,875/mo (2 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.49% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £234,375
- **Target investor price (1%):** £187,500

*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 OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,875/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 5.9%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 16.9×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £166/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 1.8%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £5,205/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 1.7%
- **10y growth:** 15.4%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Central Bedfordshire; Semi-detached series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 5.2%
- **5y growth (index):** 21.7%
- **10y growth (index):** 39.7%

## 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)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

73 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Last sold

£362,000 Feb 2026

Price per m²

£5,205/m²

Local average

£374,692 (+1.4%)

Deprivation

Decile 9 (28,507 of 33,755)

Street crime

113 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

Generous Garden
Walking Distance To The Train Station
Cul-de Sac Location
Garage And Driveway For 2 Vehicles
No Upper Chain
Separate Lounge And Dining Room
Downstairs Cloakroom And Utility Room

Additional details

Electricity: Mains supply
Broadband: ADSL copper wire
Water: Mains supply
Sewerage: Mains supply
Accessibility: No wheelchair access
Parking: Garage, Driveway
Garden: Front garden, Back garden
Listed property: No
Restrictions: No
Required access: No
Rights of way: No
Flooded in last 5 years: No

Description

SUMMARY
Spacious Three-Bedroom Semi-Detached Home on a Generous Plot offered with No Upper Chain located in a cul de sac and within walking distance of the train station.

DESCRIPTION
Offered with no upper chain, this well-proportioned three-bedroom semi-detached home is ideally suited for families or those looking to upsize. Situated on a generous corner plot, the property enjoys a larger-than-average rear garden, providing plenty of space for outdoor living, gardening, or future extensions (subject to planning permission).

Inside, the home features a bright and spacious living area, a practical utility room, and a convenient ground floor cloakroom. The property also benefits from a garage, offering additional storage or secure parking.

Upstairs, three well-sized bedrooms offer comfortable accommodation, complemented by a family bathroom.

With excellent potential and a desirable plot, this property presents a fantastic opportunity to create your ideal home in a popular residential area

Entrance Hall
Under stairs storage. Door to kitchen.

Cloakroom
Double glazed window. WC.

Lounge 13' 8" max x 11' ( 4.17m max x 3.35m )
Double glazed window.

Dining Room 9' 2" x 7' 9" ( 2.79m x 2.36m )
Patio doors to Conservatory. Carpeted flooring.

Kitchen 8' 7" x 8' 5" ( 2.62m x 2.57m )
Double glazed window. Fitted kitchen with wall and base units. Plumbing for dishwasher. Space for fridge freezer. Stainless steel sink and drainer. Space for freestanding gas cooker. Door to garden. Vinyl flooring.

Utility Room
Plumbing for washing machine. Sink. Door to garden. Door to garage.

Conservatory 15' 2" x 4' 6" ( 4.62m x 1.37m )
Double glazed window. Carpeted flooring.

Landing
Storage cupboard. Loft access. Carpeted flooring.

Bedroom One 11' 6" max x 10' 5" max ( 3.51m max x 3.17m max )
Double glazed window. Carpeted flooring.

Bedroom Two 10' 5" max x 9' 3" max ( 3.17m max x 2.82m max )
Double glazed window. Built in wardrobe. Carpeted flooring.

Bedroom Three 8' 9" x 8' 7" ( 2.67m x 2.62m )
Double glazed window. Built in storage. Carpeted flooring.

Bathroom
Double glazed window. WC. Wash hand basin. Shower cubicle. Tiled walls.

Outside

Front Garden
Block paved driveway. Lawn area. Mature shrubs.

Rear Garden
Mainly laid to lawn. Patio. Shed. Mature trees and bushes.

Garage
Double doors.

1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS - Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2: These particulars do not constitute part or all of an offer or contract.
3: The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4: Potential buyers are advised to recheck the measurements before committing to any expense.
5: Connells has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and it is the buyers interests to check the working condition of any appliances.
6: Connells has not sought to verify the legal title of the property and the buyers must obtain verification from their solicitor.

Listed by

Leighton Buzzard

Connells

Reference: 163267580

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 10/07/2025

Expiry date: 09/07/2035

Current heating cost: £1,021/year

Potential heating cost: £642/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £20,575

EPC D or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Cavity wall insulation (£900 - £1,500)
Floor insulation (solid floor) (£5,000 - £10,000)
Replacement warm air unit (£750 - £5,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£8,000 - £10,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

Certificate Issued: 09/04/2019

Work Completed: 03/12/2004

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	27/02/2026 (4 months ago)	£362,000	—

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
23 ROCK LANE, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 2QQ	£500,000	05/12/2023	Semi-detached
22 CONISTON ROAD, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 2QY	£370,000	24/05/2023	Semi-detached
39 SPRINGFIELD ROAD, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 2QS	£381,800	10/05/2023	Semi-detached
2 LEOPOLD ROAD, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 2QU	£430,000	01/12/2022	Semi-detached
195 GRASMERE WAY, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 2QB	£380,000	06/10/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 228 GRASMERE WAY, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 2QH	£490,000	26/07/2022	Semi-detached
50 CHELSEA GREEN, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 2PU	£350,000	27/05/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 208 GRASMERE WAY, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 2QH	£370,500	10/05/2022	Semi-detached
21 LEOPOLD ROAD, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 2QU	£396,500	29/04/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 194 GRASMERE WAY, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 2QH	£330,000	22/04/2022	Semi-detached
9 HIMLEY GREEN, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 2PY	£330,000	17/12/2021	Semi-detached
77 HIMLEY GREEN, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 2QA	£360,000	17/12/2021	Semi-detached
38 CHELSEA GREEN, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 2PU	£380,000	17/09/2021	Semi-detached

Street average: £396,833 (3 sales)

Area average: £387,830 (10 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 1.7%

10y growth 15.4%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Central Bedfordshire. Series: Semi-detached. As of April 2026.

1y (index) 5.2%

5y (index) 21.7%

10y (index) 39.7%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Central Bedfordshire. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,122/mo

Realistic £1,247/mo

Optimistic £1,372/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Central Bedfordshire.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Northants Central: £793/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View LU7 2QH

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Unknown	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Grasmere Way South (NE-bound)	0.1 miles
Train station	Leighton Buzzard	0.2 miles
Shop	Linslade Laundrette	0.4 miles
Shop	Unknown	0.9 miles
Train station	Page's Park	1.5 miles
Hospital	Parkside Medical Centre	6.3 miles
University	University Campus Aylesbury Vale	9.0 miles
Hospital	Luton and Dunstable Hospital	9.0 miles
University	University of Bedfordshire Milton Keynes Campus	9.1 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	38
Shoplifting	22
Anti-social behaviour	18
Criminal damage and arson	12
Other crime	5
Public order	5
Other theft	4
Vehicle crime	3
Robbery	2
Bicycle theft	1
Burglary	1
Drugs	1
Possession of weapons	1
Total incidents	113

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
Linslade Lower School	Primary	0.2 miles	Good — 30 May 2012
Southcott Lower School	Primary	0.2 miles	Good — 28 Jun 2013
Greenleas School	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 24 Apr 2024
Linslade School	Primary	0.7 miles	Good — 7 Sep 2016
Leighton Middle School	Primary	0.8 miles	Good — 22 Jan 2014

Rental Comparables

Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.

Title	Rent	Beds	Distance	As seen on
3 Bed Flat, New Road, LU7	£1,950/mo	3	0.46 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Detached House, Melfort Drive, LU7	£1,800/mo	3	0.46 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,875/mo (2 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.49%

Max investor price (0.8%) £234,375

Target investor price (1%) £187,500

Gross yield 5.9%

Cost-to-rent ratio 16.9×

Monthly cashflow £166/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 1.8%

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).
Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).