# 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.. 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. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/41638342/1338672) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/41638342/1338682) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/41638342/1338688) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/41638342/1338697) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/41638342/1338704) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/41638342/1338705) ## 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:** 6.7% - **10y growth:** 26.6% ## 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)