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

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 126 HIGHFIELD ROAD, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE LU7 3LZ |
| Price | £375,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Council tax | C |
| Last sold | £365,000 Feb 2026 |

## Description

We are delighted to offer for sale this three bedroom semi-detached family home located in this mature residential setting and within catchment of popular schooling. The property provides spacious accommodation comprising: Entrance hall, upstairs shower room, downstairs bathroom, lounge, dining room, kitchen, and three good sized bedrooms. Additional benefits include a generous garage, double glazed windows, gas central heating, mature garden, driveway parking for several cars and a car port. Viewing is highly recommended.

**Location:** - The Brooklands area of Leighton Buzzard has remained popular since it's inception, providing generous family homes in a mature residential setting. The properties here benefit from numerous popular local schools within walking distance, as well as local shops and amenities. Furthermore the area remains within walking distance of the Market Town Centre, and Mainline Train Station, with trains to London Euston in as little as 30 minutes. The town also boasts excellent transport links by road, with the nearby A5 providing access to the nearby towns of Milton Keynes and Aylesbury, and Junction 11A of the M1 providing a route to London and beyond. The town also enjoys a close proximity to a number of outstanding country parks and walks, including the Grand Union Canal, Linslade Wood, Tiddenfoot Waterside Park and the picturesque 400 acre Rushmere Country Park.

**Ground Floor:** - Enter via the door into a spacious hallway which provides access to the living room, kitchen/diner, downstairs bathroom, under stairs cupboard which houses the boiler, and first floor via the stairs. The living room is a generous size with a bay window allowing for ample light to flow through, there is ample space for a range of furniture. The kitchen/diner enjoys views of the rear garden. The dining area is a great space for entertaining with an archway which flows through to the kitchen. There is ample worksurface space and a range of base and wall line units with patio doors which open out to the garden. The family bathroom comprises of a low level WC, vanity hand wash basin and panel bath.

**First Floor:** - The bright landing provides access to the first floor bedrooms and shower room. There are three generous bedrooms, which can all be used as double bedrooms. The master is to the front and an array of furniture can easily be assembled to suit all needs. Two further bedrooms enjoy views of the rear garden. The shower room completes the upstairs and comprises of a low level WC, vanity hand wash basin and shower, with tiling to water sensitive areas.

**Outside:** - To the front of the property is paved driveway extending to the front door and round to the car port.  The private rear garden is well maintained and features paved patio areas which are perfect for summer entertaining, the remainder is mostly laid to lawn and mature shrubbery to the borders. There is a gate which leads through to provide access to the garage as well as the car port which features an electric door. Both the garage and car port provide ample parking and storage.

Disclaimer:-

Measurements and floor plans are approximate and for guidance only. Any prospective buyer should check all measurements. Floor plan coverings and fitments are for example only and may not represent the true finish of the property. Services at the property have not been tested by the agent and it is advised that any buyer should do the necessary checks before making an offer to purchase. Whether freehold or leasehold this is unverified by the agent and should be verified by the purchasers legal representative. The property details do not form part of any offer or contract and any photos or text do not represent what will be included in an agreed sale.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/158171783/388961) - Floorplan 1

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #2656059
- **Address:** 126 Highfield Road, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, LU7 3LZ
- **Certificate Issued:** 25/04/2005
- **Work Completed:** 15/11/2004
- **Items:** 6 window(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 126 HIGHFIELD ROAD, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 3LZ | £365,000 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| [Same street] 116 HIGHFIELD ROAD, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 3LZ | £355,100 | 28/11/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 48 RUSSELL WAY, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 3NG | £351,000 | 18/09/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 198 STANBRIDGE ROAD, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 4QW | £332,500 | 24/01/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 13 RUSSELL WAY, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 3NE | £372,500 | 30/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 226 STANBRIDGE ROAD, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 4QW | £460,000 | 29/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 84 HIGHFIELD ROAD, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 3LZ | £362,000 | 23/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 19 HIGHFIELD ROAD, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 3LY | £360,000 | 04/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 10 HIGHFIELD ROAD, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 3LZ | £420,000 | 28/09/2023 | Terraced |
| 216 STANBRIDGE ROAD, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 4QW | £383,000 | 28/09/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 68 RUSSELL WAY, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 3NG | £360,000 | 23/05/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 84 RUSSELL WAY, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 3NG | £419,500 | 09/05/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 53 HIGHFIELD ROAD, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 3LY | £435,000 | 24/03/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 200 STANBRIDGE ROAD, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 4QW | £315,000 | 20/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 212 STANBRIDGE ROAD, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 4QW | £325,000 | 19/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| THE GROVE THE CHILTERNS, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 4QD | £402,000 | 16/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 9 HIGHFIELD ROAD, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 3LY | £310,000 | 15/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 45 HIGHFIELD ROAD, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 3LY | £395,000 | 21/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 206 STANBRIDGE ROAD, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 4QW | £350,000 | 02/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 85 HIGHFIELD ROAD, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 3LY | £330,000 | 29/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 14 RUSSELL WAY, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 3NE | £370,000 | 24/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 41 HIGHFIELD ROAD, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 3LY | £325,000 | 06/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 108 HIGHFIELD ROAD, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 3LZ | £265,000 | 11/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 4 RUSSELL WAY, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 3NE | £470,000 | 29/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 8 CROSSWAY, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 3ND | £260,000 | 01/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 88 HIGHFIELD ROAD, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 3LZ | £325,000 | 24/09/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £345,420 (5 sales)
**Area average:** £366,275 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £373,582 (116 Semi-detached, LU7, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +0.4%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Central Bedfordshire). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £1,118/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,242/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,366/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Northants Central (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

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

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.33% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £155,250
- **Target investor price (1%):** £124,200

*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.*

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 4.5%
- **10y growth:** 19.1%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

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

- **1y growth (index):** 3.7%
- **5y growth (index):** 22.2%
- **10y growth (index):** 40.1%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

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