Sold STC Semi-detached

10 BUTLER DRIVE

BEDFORD, LIDLINGTON, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE MK43 0UQ

3 beds Listed 9 Nov 2013 (-4636d)

£195,000

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# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (MK43 0UQ)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 10 BUTLER DRIVE, BEDFORD, LIDLINGTON, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE MK43 0UQ |
| Price | £195,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Last sold | £188,000 Apr 2014 |

## Description

A modern three bedroom semi detached property with ensuite shower room, ground floor cloakroom and kitchen/diner. No further chain.

Ground FloorEntrance HallDoor to:

CloakroomFitted with two piece suite wash hand basin and close coupled WC, tiled splashbacks, radiator, fitted carpet.

Lounge4.24m  x 3.71m  max (13'11  x 12'2  max)

Two double glazed windows to front, fitted carpet, door to:

LoungeLobbyStairs, door to:

Kitchen/Diner4.48m  x 3.04m (14'8  x 10'0 )

Fitted with a matching range of base and eye level units with round edged worktops, 1&1/2  bowl sink unit with mixer tap, integrated fridge/freezer, fitted oven, built-in hob, double glazed window to rear, ceramic tiled flooring, double door.

First FloorLandingFitted carpet, door to Storage cupboard.

BathroomFitted with three piece suite with panelled bath, wash hand basin and close coupled WC, tiled splashbacks, radiator, fitted carpet.

Master Bedroom3.74m  x 3.29m (12'3  x 10'10 )

Double glazed window to rear, radiator, fitted carpet, double door to Storage cupboard, door to:

En-Suite Shower RoomFitted with three piece suite comprising tiled shower cubicle, wash hand basin and close coupled WC, double glazed window to rear, radiator, vinyl flooring.

Bedroom 23.33m  x 2.48m (10'11  x 8'2 )

Double glazed window to front, radiator, fitted carpet.

Bedroom 32.49m  x 2.23m (8'2  x 7'4 )

Double glazed window to front, radiator, fitted carpet.

OutsideParking space for two cars. Mainly laid to lawn sun patio.

Floor Plan - Ground FloorThis plan is included as a service to our customers and is intended as a GUIDE TO LAYOUT only.  Dimensions are approximate.

DO NOT SCALE.

Floor Plan - First FloorThis plan is included as a service to our customers and is intended as a GUIDE TO LAYOUT only.  Dimensions are approximate.

DO NOT SCALE.

Agents NoteThe property has been let and as such the picture were taken a few years ago prior to it being let. It is currently being re-decorated and is having brand new carpets..

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## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/41638342/1338707) - Floorplan 1
- ![Floorplan 2](/listings/photos/41638342/1338709) - Floorplan 2

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 10 BUTLER DRIVE, LIDLINGTON, BEDFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, MK43 0UQ | £188,000 | 14/04/2014 | Terraced |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 18 BYE ROAD, LIDLINGTON, BEDFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, MK43 0RU | £315,000 | 19/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 2 BUTLER DRIVE, LIDLINGTON, BEDFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, MK43 0UQ | £321,000 | 24/01/2025 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 21 BUTLER DRIVE, LIDLINGTON, BEDFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, MK43 0UQ | £487,500 | 04/07/2024 | Detached |
| 45 CHURCH STREET, LIDLINGTON, BEDFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, MK43 0RJ | £267,000 | 12/07/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 8 RIGLEN CLOSE, LIDLINGTON, BEDFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, MK43 0US | £465,000 | 15/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 2 LOMBARD STREET, LIDLINGTON, BEDFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, MK43 0RP | £329,995 | 22/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 4 STATION ROAD, LIDLINGTON, BEDFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, MK43 0SA | £370,000 | 25/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 29 BUTLER DRIVE, LIDLINGTON, BEDFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, MK43 0UQ | £407,000 | 30/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 8 OAK GARDENS, LIDLINGTON, BEDFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, MK43 0RH | £300,000 | 21/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 39 WHITEHALL, LIDLINGTON, BEDFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, MK43 0RS | £333,000 | 11/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 1 BUTLER DRIVE, LIDLINGTON, BEDFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, MK43 0UQ | £332,000 | 26/01/2022 | Terraced |
| 19 LOMBARD STREET, LIDLINGTON, BEDFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, MK43 0RP | £280,000 | 16/08/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 51 CHURCH STREET, LIDLINGTON, BEDFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, MK43 0RJ | £225,000 | 23/07/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £386,875 (4 sales)
**Area average:** £320,555 (9 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £341,774 (48 Semi-detached, MK43, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -42.9%

## 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):** £997/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 Semi-Detached House, Manor Road, MK43 | £4,333/mo | 3 | 1.21 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Brook Road, MK43 | £1,600/mo | 3 | 1.22 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £2,967/mo (2 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 1.52% (strong)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £370,875
- **Target investor price (1%):** £296,700

*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 OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £2,967/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 18.3%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 5.5×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £1,877/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 39.8%

*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).*

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 4.4%
- **10y growth:** 28.6%

## 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

Last sold

£188,000 Apr 2014

Local average

£341,774 (-42.9%)

Street crime

5 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

Available Now
Three Bedrooms
Ensuite Shower Room
Modern Property
Popular Location
Well Presented

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

A modern three bedroom semi detached property with ensuite shower room, ground floor cloakroom and kitchen/diner. No further chain.
Ground FloorEntrance HallDoor to:
CloakroomFitted with two piece suite wash hand basin and close coupled WC, tiled splashbacks, radiator, fitted carpet.
Lounge4.24m x 3.71m max (13'11 x 12'2 max)
Two double glazed windows to front, fitted carpet, door to:
LoungeLobbyStairs, door to:
Kitchen/Diner4.48m x 3.04m (14'8 x 10'0 )
Fitted with a matching range of base and eye level units with round edged worktops, 1&1/2 bowl sink unit with mixer tap, integrated fridge/freezer, fitted oven, built-in hob, double glazed window to rear, ceramic tiled flooring, double door.
First FloorLandingFitted carpet, door to Storage cupboard.
BathroomFitted with three piece suite with panelled bath, wash hand basin and close coupled WC, tiled splashbacks, radiator, fitted carpet.
Master Bedroom3.74m x 3.29m (12'3 x 10'10 )
Double glazed window to rear, radiator, fitted carpet, double door to Storage cupboard, door to:
En-Suite Shower RoomFitted with three piece suite comprising tiled shower cubicle, wash hand basin and close coupled WC, double glazed window to rear, radiator, vinyl flooring.
Bedroom 23.33m x 2.48m (10'11 x 8'2 )
Double glazed window to front, radiator, fitted carpet.
Bedroom 32.49m x 2.23m (8'2 x 7'4 )
Double glazed window to front, radiator, fitted carpet.
OutsideParking space for two cars. Mainly laid to lawn sun patio.
Floor Plan - Ground FloorThis plan is included as a service to our customers and is intended as a GUIDE TO LAYOUT only. Dimensions are approximate.
DO NOT SCALE.
Floor Plan - First FloorThis plan is included as a service to our customers and is intended as a GUIDE TO LAYOUT only. Dimensions are approximate.
DO NOT SCALE.
Agents NoteThe property has been let and as such the picture were taken a few years ago prior to it being let. It is currently being re-decorated and is having brand new carpets..
You may download, store and use the material for your own personal use and research. You may not republish, retransmit, redistribute or otherwise make the material available to any party or make the same available on any website, online service or bulletin board of your own or of any other party or make the same available in hard copy or in any other media without the website owner's express prior written consent. The website owner's copyright must remain on all reproductions of material taken from this website.

Listed by

Ampthill

Orchards Estate Agents

Reference: 41638342

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Floorplan 2

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	14/04/2014 (12 years ago)	£188,000	—

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
18 BYE ROAD, LIDLINGTON, BEDFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, MK43 0RU	£315,000	19/12/2025	Semi-detached
Same street 2 BUTLER DRIVE, LIDLINGTON, BEDFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, MK43 0UQ	£321,000	24/01/2025	Terraced
Same street 21 BUTLER DRIVE, LIDLINGTON, BEDFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, MK43 0UQ	£487,500	04/07/2024	Detached
45 CHURCH STREET, LIDLINGTON, BEDFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, MK43 0RJ	£267,000	12/07/2023	Semi-detached
8 RIGLEN CLOSE, LIDLINGTON, BEDFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, MK43 0US	£465,000	15/11/2022	Semi-detached
2 LOMBARD STREET, LIDLINGTON, BEDFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, MK43 0RP	£329,995	22/09/2022	Semi-detached
4 STATION ROAD, LIDLINGTON, BEDFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, MK43 0SA	£370,000	25/07/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 29 BUTLER DRIVE, LIDLINGTON, BEDFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, MK43 0UQ	£407,000	30/06/2022	Semi-detached
8 OAK GARDENS, LIDLINGTON, BEDFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, MK43 0RH	£300,000	21/02/2022	Semi-detached
39 WHITEHALL, LIDLINGTON, BEDFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, MK43 0RS	£333,000	11/02/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 1 BUTLER DRIVE, LIDLINGTON, BEDFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, MK43 0UQ	£332,000	26/01/2022	Terraced
19 LOMBARD STREET, LIDLINGTON, BEDFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, MK43 0RP	£280,000	16/08/2021	Semi-detached
51 CHURCH STREET, LIDLINGTON, BEDFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, MK43 0RJ	£225,000	23/07/2021	Semi-detached

Street average: £386,875 (4 sales)

Area average: £320,555 (9 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 4.4%

10y growth 28.6%

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 Bedford: £997/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View MK43 0UQ

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	The Store Room	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	0.4 miles	Good — 16 Jan 2023
Marston Moreteyne VC School	Primary	1.4 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	2.5 miles	Good — 23 Mar 2018

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 Semi-Detached House, Manor Road, MK43	£4,333/mo	3	1.21 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Brook Road, MK43	£1,600/mo	3	1.22 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £2,967/mo (2 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 1.52%

Max investor price (0.8%) £370,875

Target investor price (1%) £296,700

Gross yield 18.3%

Cost-to-rent ratio 5.5×

Monthly cashflow £1,877/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 39.8%

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).