41 WILLOW BANK WALK
LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE LU7 3UR
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
69 m²
Council tax band
D
EPC rating
C
Last sold
£340,000 Mar 2026
Price per m²
£5,072/m²
Local average
£558,436 (-37.3%)
Deprivation
Decile 9 (30,339 of 33,755)
Street crime
184 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)
Key features
- THREE BEDROOM DETACHED
- GARAGE EN BLOC
- CONSERVATORY
- CLOAKROOM
- POSITIVE INPUT VENTILATION
- LOW MAINTENANCE REAR GARDEN
- PROXIMITY TO LOCAL SCHOOLS
Additional details
- Electricity
- Mains supply
- Broadband
- FTTP (fibre to the premises)
- Water
- Mains supply
- Sewerage
- Mains supply
- Heating
- Gas central
- Parking
- Garage en bloc
- Garden
- Front garden, Back garden
- Listed property
- No
- Restrictions
- No
- Required access
- No
- Rights of way
- No
- Flooded in last 5 years
- No
Description
A well-presented three-bedroom detached home featuring a modern kitchen off the entrance hall, downstairs cloakroom, spacious lounge and conservatory - all within easy reach of Leighton Buzzard town centre, well-regarded schools and local amenities.
DESCRIPTION
This attractive three-bedroom detached house offers a well-balanced mix of style, practicality and comfort.
The property opens into a welcoming entrance hall, from which both the modern fitted kitchen and convenient downstairs cloakroom can be accessed. The generous lounge flows seamlessly into a conservatory to the rear of the property, creating a versatile and bright living space that is perfect for family life or entertainment.
Upstairs, there are three well-proportioned bedrooms alongside a stylish family bathroom. Each room has been finished with a modern, neutral decor, making the home ready to move into. The property also benefits from Positive Input Ventilation.
Externally the property benefits from a garage en bloc, a private enclosed rear garden, and an ideal minimal maintenance space for relaxing and specialising.
With local schools in close proximity, easy commuting routes in and out of Leighton buzzard this property makes the perfect home for families and commuters alike. Early viewing is advised.
Entrance Hall
Double-glazed door to the front, stairs to the first floor and radiator.
Cloakroom
Wash hand basin with tiled splash-back and low-level WC. Double-glazed obscured window to the side.
Lounge / Diner 14' 10" max x 14' 10" max ( 4.52m max x 4.52m max )
Laminate flooring, radiator and double-glazed window to the conservatory. Double-glazed Patio doors leading into the conservatory.
Conservatory 14' 10" x 12' 2" ( 4.52m x 3.71m )
Brick and Upvc construction with double-glazed windows to the rear and side, electric heating, power and light. Double-glazed Patio doors leading out to the garden.
Kitchen 9' 11" x 8' 9" ( 3.02m x 2.67m )
Partially tiled, fitted kitchen, with a mix of wall and base units with work surface over, 1.5 bowl stainless steel sink with mixer tap and drainer, electric oven and gas hob with extractor fan over. Space for a dishwasher, a washing machine and a fridge/freezer. Double-glazed window to the front.
First Floor
Landing
Stairs from the ground floor, loft access and double-glazed window to the side. Doors to all bedrooms and the family bathroom.
Bedroom One 13' 6" max x 8' 10" ( 4.11m max x 2.69m )
Built-in wardrobes with hanging space and storage, radiator and double-glazed window to the front.
Bedroom Two 11' 5" x 8' 1" ( 3.48m x 2.46m )
Storage cupboard, radiator and double-glazed window to the rear.
Bedroom Three 8' 7" x 6' 5" ( 2.62m x 1.96m )
Radiator and double-glazed window to the rear.
Bathroom
Fully tiled with wash hand basin with a storage cupboard under, low-level WC and a bath with mixer tap and shower over. A plumbed in vertical radiator and double-glazed window to the front.
Outside
Front Garden
Enclosed by picket fencing the garden is mainly laid to lawn with a shrub border and a path leading to the front door.
Rear Garden
Low-maintenance garden laid with block paving, gated side access and gated rear access to the garage.
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. General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4. Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
5. THESE PARTICULARS ARE ISSUED IN GOOD FAITH BUT DO NOT CONSTITUTE REPRESENTATIONS OF FACT OR FORM PART OF ANY OFFER OR CONTRACT. THE MATTERS REFERRED TO IN THESE PARTICULARS SHOULD BE INDEPENDENTLY VERIFIED BY PROSPECTIVE BUYERS OR TENANTS. NEITHER SEQUENCE (UK) LIMITED NOR ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS HAS ANY AUTHORITY TO MAKE OR GIVE ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY WHATEVER IN RELATION TO THIS PROPERTY.
Listed by
Leighton Buzzard
Sequence (UK) Limited - Connells
Reference: 166343306
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: C
Potential rating: B
Inspection date: 02/04/2025
Expiry date: 01/04/2035
Current heating cost: £679/year
Potential heating cost: £622/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £14,500
Recommendations
- Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 02/03/2026 (4 months ago) | £340,000 | — |
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 6 WILLOW BANK WALK, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 3UR | £345,000 | 21/07/2022 | Detached |
| 54 ALMOND ROAD, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 3UW | £367,500 | 12/07/2022 | Detached |
| 65 WILLOW BANK WALK, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 3UT | £490,000 | 27/06/2022 | Detached |
| 57 KITELEYS GREEN, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 3LD | £350,000 | 02/02/2022 | Detached |
| 43 CARINA DRIVE, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 3XG | £441,000 | 15/12/2021 | Detached |
| 84 WILLOW BANK WALK, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 3UT | £325,000 | 30/09/2021 | Detached |
| Same street 13 WILLOW BANK WALK, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 3UR | £277,000 | 27/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 3 WILLOW BANK WALK, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 3UR | £300,000 | 27/09/2021 | Detached |
Street average: £307,333 (3 sales)
Area average: £394,700 (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 Northants Central: £793/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Brooklands Drive | 0.2 miles |
| Shop | Morrisons Daily | 0.3 miles |
| Shop | Rare Beauty | 0.4 miles |
| Train station | Page's Park | 0.9 miles |
| Train station | Stonehenge Works | 1.2 miles |
| Hospital | Parkside Medical Centre | 6.8 miles |
| Hospital | Luton and Dunstable Hospital | 7.5 miles |
| University | University of Bedfordshire Milton Keynes Campus | 9.5 miles |
| University | University Campus Aylesbury Vale | 10.2 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 59 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 28 |
| Shoplifting | 26 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 22 |
| Public order | 12 |
| Vehicle crime | 11 |
| Other theft | 9 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Total incidents | 184 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilbert Inglefield Academy | Primary | 0.3 miles | Inadequate — 5 Oct 2023 |
| Vandyke Upper School | Secondary | 0.4 miles | Good — 16 Apr 2015 |
| Beaudesert Lower School | Primary | 0.4 miles | Good — 5 Feb 2015 |
| The Rushmere Park Academy | Primary | 0.4 miles | Good — 5 Jul 2022 |
| Brooklands Middle School | Primary | 0.4 miles | Good — 21 Sep 2023 |
Rental Comparables
Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 3-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).