# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (MK18 7RB)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 104 NEEDLEPIN WAY, BUCKINGHAM, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE MK18 7RB |
| Price | £525,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Council tax | F |
| Last sold | £515,000 Sep 2025 |

## Description

Situated on Lace Hill, this charming 11-year-old detached house is in impeccable condition and has been tastefully renovated. Being sold as the end of the chain, this property overlooks a picturesque green area at the front aspect, creating a peaceful and scenic setting. Conveniently located within walking distance to supermarkets and Lace Hill Academy, a reputable primary school, this home offers both comfort and convenience for families. 

Boasting four generously sized bedrooms, a well-maintained garden, ample off-street parking, and a garage, this property is perfect for family living. The spacious and light-filled living areas, contemporary kitchen/dining room, and inviting bedrooms provide a welcoming atmosphere. With its prime location and excellent condition, this home presents a fantastic opportunity for those seeking a modern and convenient lifestyle. 

The Historic Town of Buckingham, which is the former County Town of Buckinghamshire, is situated between Oxford, Milton Keynes, Aylesbury and Northampton. Buckingham which has undergone a period of expansion over recent years has retained many of its original shop fronts with the picturesque Old Gaol being situated in the heart of the town. The town also benefits from several local shops and restaurants, a choice of local sports facilities and gyms to include the Swan Pool and Leisure Facilities which offers numerous classes for all ages and abilities. Schooling in the area is most sought after, and includes several pre-schools primary schools, Buckingham Secondary School and The Royal Latin School. Stowe School & it’s beautiful National Trust Landscaped Gardens can be found nearby. Buckingham offers road links to both the M40 and M1. Milton Keynes and Bicester Railway Stations offer convenient access into London.

Council Tax Band F

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## Floorplans

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## EPC Graphs

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## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 104 NEEDLEPIN WAY, BUCKINGHAM, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, MK18 7RB | £515,000 | 23/09/2025 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 5 CONSTANCE STREET, BUCKINGHAM, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, MK18 7RH | £475,000 | 20/01/2026 | Detached |
| 26 BOBBINS WAY, BUCKINGHAM, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, MK18 7SA | £700,000 | 15/12/2025 | Detached |
| 105 PILLOW WAY, BUCKINGHAM, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, MK18 7RT | £598,000 | 15/12/2025 | Detached |
| 12 TURNSIDE STREET, BUCKINGHAM, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, MK18 7RZ | £435,000 | 28/11/2025 | Detached |
| 1 WEAVERS CLOSE, BUCKINGHAM, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, MK18 7RP | £560,000 | 14/11/2025 | Detached |
| 20 MAYFLOWER STREET, BUCKINGHAM, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, MK18 7RN | £750,000 | 05/06/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 100 NEEDLEPIN WAY, BUCKINGHAM, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, MK18 7RB | £195,000 | 05/05/2023 | Terraced |
| 17 COTTON END, BUCKINGHAM, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, MK18 7RJ | £500,000 | 05/05/2023 | Detached |
| 17 THREADS LANE, BUCKINGHAM, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, MK18 7RW | £485,000 | 29/11/2022 | Detached |
| 81 CONSTANCE STREET, BUCKINGHAM, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, MK18 7RH | £435,500 | 21/11/2022 | Detached |
| 22 KESTREL WAY, BUCKINGHAM, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, MK18 7HJ | £575,000 | 25/10/2022 | Detached |
| 4 TURNPIN CLOSE, BUCKINGHAM, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, MK18 7SF | £705,000 | 26/08/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 98 NEEDLEPIN WAY, BUCKINGHAM, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, MK18 7RB | £152,000 | 12/08/2022 | Terraced |
| 100 PILLOW WAY, BUCKINGHAM, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, MK18 7RQ | £650,000 | 01/08/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 26 NEEDLEPIN WAY, BUCKINGHAM, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, MK18 7RB | £445,000 | 13/07/2022 | Detached |
| 4 CONSTANCE STREET, BUCKINGHAM, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, MK18 7RG | £635,000 | 16/06/2022 | Detached |
| 1 SILK CLOSE, BUCKINGHAM, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, MK18 7RF | £470,000 | 05/05/2022 | Detached |
| 120 PILLOW WAY, BUCKINGHAM, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, MK18 7RQ | £490,000 | 29/04/2022 | Detached |
| 12 CONSTANCE STREET, BUCKINGHAM, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, MK18 7RG | £425,000 | 07/03/2022 | Detached |
| 16 CATCHPIN STREET, BUCKINGHAM, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, MK18 7RR | £431,000 | 18/02/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 22 NEEDLEPIN WAY, BUCKINGHAM, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, MK18 7RB | £330,000 | 08/12/2021 | Terraced |
| 23 TURNSIDE STREET, BUCKINGHAM, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, MK18 7RZ | £425,000 | 30/11/2021 | Detached |
| 6 EDGING LANE, BUCKINGHAM, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, MK18 7SD | £595,000 | 29/10/2021 | Detached |
| 37 BOBBINS WAY, BUCKINGHAM, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, MK18 7SA | £400,000 | 30/09/2021 | Detached |
| [Same street] 54 NEEDLEPIN WAY, BUCKINGHAM, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, MK18 7RB | £380,000 | 22/06/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £300,400 (5 sales)
**Area average:** £536,975 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £612,520 (49 Detached, MK18, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -14.3%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,326/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,473/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,620/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,491/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 4 Bed Detached House, Silk Close, MK18 | £2,000/mo | 4 | 0.12 miles | OpenRent |
| 4 Bed Detached House, Threads Lane, MK18 | £2,100/mo | 4 | 0.21 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £2,050/mo (2 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.39% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £256,250
- **Target investor price (1%):** £205,000

*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 £2,050/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 4.7%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 21.3×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-248/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -2%

*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:** 10.1%
- **10y growth:** 24%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

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

- **1y growth (index):** -1.2%
- **5y growth (index):** 14.6%
- **10y growth (index):** 24.5%

## Flood risk

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

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