# 3 bedroom detached house for sale (SK17 9UR)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 18 WOODLARK CLOSE, BUXTON, DERBYSHIRE SK17 9UR |
| Price | £264,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Council tax | D |
| Last sold | £261,000 Jan 2026 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** B
- **Potential rating:** A
- **Expiry date:** 14/10/2031
- **Current heating cost:** £312/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £9,500

### Recommendations
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9360-3295-5100-2399-5001)

## Description

NO VENDOR CHAIN - Situated in a quiet cul-de-sac on the edge of Buxton, this MODERN DETACHED PROPERTY features an entrance porch, a living room, a spacious newly fitted kitchen, and a utility room. Upstairs, there are THREE WELL-PROPORTIONED BEDROOMS, including a main bedroom with an en-suite, along with a contemporary family bathroom. Externally, the property boasts a driveway providing OFF-ROAD PARKING, a GARAGE, and an enclosed rear garden with a patio, lawn, and established flower beds.

**Porch** - Composite door and wood effect flooring.

**Living Room** - 4.72m x 3.15m (15'6 x 10'4) - uPVC double glazed window and a radiator.

**Kitchen / Diner** - 2.13m x 5.77m (7 x 18'11) - uPVC double glazed double doors and double glazed window, fitted wall and base units with a quartz worktop over, four ring electric hob, integral oven and grill, 1.5 bowl sink and drainer with a mixer tap over, integral fridge freezer and dishwasher, plumbing for a washing machine, radiator, built in under stairs cupboard and tiled flooring.

**Utility** - 0.91m x 1.91m  (3 x 6'3 ) - Pedestal wash basin with mixer tap over, space for a tumble dryer and a radiator.

**Hallway** - Stairs to the first floor.

**First Floor Landing** - uPVC double glazed windows, two built in cupboards, radiator and loft access.

**Bedroom One** - 2.72m x 5.74m (8'11 x 18'10) - Three uPVC double glazed windows and a radiator.

**En Suite** - 2.21m x 1.63m (7'3 x 5'4) - uPVC double glazed window, enclosed shower cubicle with wall mounted shower fitting over, WC with a push flush, pedestal wash basin with mixer tap over, radiator, part tiled walls and tile effect flooring.

**Bedrooms Two** - 3.28m x 2.64m (10'9 x 8'8) - uPVC double glazed window and a radiator.

**Bedrooms  Three** - 2.11m x 3.00m (6'11 x 9'10) - uPVC double glazed window and a radiator.

**Bathroom** - 2.08m x 2.64m (6'10 x 8'8) - uPVC double glazed window, bath with mixer tap over, WC with a push flush, pedestal wash basin with mixer tap over, radiator, part tiled walls and tile effect flooring.

**Exterior** - Tarmac driveway to the front, enclosed lawned garden to the rear with a patio and well maintained flower beds.

**Garage** - uPVC up and over door.

**Notes** - Tenure: Freehold

Council Tax Band: D

EPC Rating: B

## Property Photos

- ![IMG_3558.JPG](/listings/photos/163087058/667593) - IMG_3558.JPG
- ![IMG_3562.JPG](/listings/photos/163087058/667596) - IMG_3562.JPG
- ![Living Room](/listings/photos/163087058/667597) - Living Room
- ![IMG_3569.JPG](/listings/photos/163087058/667599) - IMG_3569.JPG
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/163087058/667601) - Kitchen
- ![IMG_3567.JPG](/listings/photos/163087058/667603) - IMG_3567.JPG
- ![IMG_3572.JPG](/listings/photos/163087058/667604) - IMG_3572.JPG
- ![Bedroom One](/listings/photos/163087058/667605) - Bedroom One
- ![En Suite](/listings/photos/163087058/667606) - En Suite
- ![Bedrooms Two](/listings/photos/163087058/667607) - Bedrooms Two
- ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/163087058/667608) - Bathroom
- ![Exterior](/listings/photos/163087058/667609) - Exterior
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/163087058/667611)

## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan.PNG](/listings/photos/163087058/667613) - Floorplan.PNG

## EPC Graphs

- ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/163087058/667617) - EE Rating

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 18 WOODLARK CLOSE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9UR | £261,000 | 23/01/2026 | Detached |
| 18 WOODLARK CLOSE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9UR | £224,995 | 29/10/2021 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 54 CURLEW AVENUE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9UN | £380,000 | 24/11/2025 | Detached |
| 27 QUARTZ DRIVE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9GD | £349,995 | 21/03/2025 | Detached |
| 51 CURLEW AVENUE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9UN | £299,995 | 30/11/2023 | Detached |
| 8 COLLEGE DRIVE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9FZ | £317,000 | 28/11/2023 | Detached |
| 83 CURLEW AVENUE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9UN | £334,995 | 31/10/2023 | Detached |
| 25 BEE LOW ROAD, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9GF | £352,000 | 20/10/2023 | Detached |
| 2 FLINT WAY, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9GN | £393,000 | 29/09/2023 | Detached |
| 47 CURLEW AVENUE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9UN | £264,995 | 29/09/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 23 WOODLARK CLOSE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9UR | £319,995 | 31/08/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 21 WOODLARK CLOSE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9UR | £319,995 | 31/07/2023 | Detached |
| 4 FLINT WAY, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9GN | £332,000 | 29/06/2023 | Detached |
| 48 CURLEW AVENUE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9UN | £334,995 | 27/03/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 11 WOODLARK CLOSE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9UR | £299,995 | 22/12/2022 | Detached |
| 46 CURLEW AVENUE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9UN | £259,995 | 22/12/2022 | Detached |
| 1 CURLEW AVENUE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9UN | £319,995 | 22/12/2022 | Detached |
| 54 CURLEW AVENUE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9UN | £339,995 | 22/12/2022 | Detached |
| 50 CURLEW AVENUE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9UN | £289,995 | 22/12/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 15 WOODLARK CLOSE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9UR | £329,995 | 21/12/2022 | Detached |
| 52 CURLEW AVENUE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9UN | £319,995 | 21/12/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 3 WOODLARK CLOSE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9UR | £236,995 | 30/11/2022 | Detached |
| 42 CURLEW AVENUE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9UN | £295,495 | 30/11/2022 | Detached |
| 44 CURLEW AVENUE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9UN | £285,995 | 30/11/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 1 WOODLARK CLOSE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9UR | £246,995 | 24/11/2022 | Detached |
| 1 BEE LOW ROAD, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9GF | £364,995 | 11/11/2022 | Detached |
| 16A TEDDER AVENUE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9JU | £280,000 | 11/11/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 32 WOODLARK CLOSE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9UR | £189,995 | 04/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 7 WOODLARK CLOSE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9UR | £192,995 | 31/10/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 9 WOODLARK CLOSE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9UR | £194,995 | 31/10/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 5 WOODLARK CLOSE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9UR | £194,995 | 31/10/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 30 WOODLARK CLOSE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9UR | £189,995 | 28/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 24 WOODLARK CLOSE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9UR | £339,995 | 14/10/2022 | Detached |
| 39 QUARTZ DRIVE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9GD | £354,995 | 30/09/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 22 WOODLARK CLOSE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9UR | £244,995 | 31/08/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 28 WOODLARK CLOSE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9UR | £294,995 | 31/08/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 26 WOODLARK CLOSE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9UR | £307,995 | 26/08/2022 | Detached |

**Street average:** £260,328 (15 sales)
**Area average:** £323,522 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £444,400 (20 Detached, SK17, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -40.6%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £813/mo
- **Realistic:** £903/mo
- **Optimistic:** £993/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Peaks & Dales (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £693/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.34% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £112,875
- **Target investor price (1%):** £90,300

*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.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £3,070/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 24.7%
- **10y growth:** 49.6%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for High Peak; Detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 2.8%
- **5y growth (index):** 26.9%
- **10y growth (index):** 60.7%

## 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)
