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40 NORTHCOURT

LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE LU7 3DJ

3 beds 1 baths Listed 6 Mar 2025 (-461d)

£350,000

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# 3 bedroom link detached house for sale (LU7 3DJ)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 40 NORTHCOURT, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE LU7 3DJ |
| Price | £350,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | C |
| Last sold | £350,000 Oct 2025 |

## Description

This three bedroom home is move-in ready, offering everything you need for comfortable living. A rear service road provides access to the property, where you’ll find parking for 2-3 cars plus a carport. The enclosed rear garden is mainly laid to lawn with a seating area and mature flower beds.

Location-wise, this home is ideally situated. It’s a short distance to the heart of Leighton Buzzards high street, and mainline station. Rushmere Country Park is also nearby, offering beautiful green spaces to explore.

The layout includes a generous open-plan kitchen diner, a separate living room, a downstairs WC, and entrance halls at both the front and side of the property. Upstairs, you'll find three well-sized bedrooms, a bathroom, and additional storage in the hallway.

Leighton Buzzard is a market town in Bedfordshire, England. It's located about 30 miles (48 km) north of London and is known for its rich history and charming mix of old and new. Historically, it was important for its gravel extraction, but nowadays it has a more residential and commercial character, with a number of parks, good schools, and an active community.

The High Street has a variety of shops and businesses, whilst the town is surrounded by picturesque countryside, offering plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities.

Leighton Buzzard is also well-connected with public transport, making it a popular place to live for people who commute to London, particularly for its direct line to Euston.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/159087509/416291) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/159087509/416294) - EE Rating

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 40 NORTHCOURT, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 3DJ | £350,000 | 10/10/2025 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 15 SHEPHERDS MEAD, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 3AH | £825,000 | 21/08/2025 | Detached |
| 143 HEATH ROAD, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 3AD | £552,500 | 13/09/2023 | Detached |
| 95B PLANTATION ROAD, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 3HJ | £900,000 | 23/08/2023 | Detached |
| 132 PLANTATION ROAD, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 3HR | £675,000 | 16/08/2023 | Detached |
| 15 BADGERS BROOK, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 3HB | £600,000 | 12/10/2022 | Detached |
| 141 HEATH ROAD, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 3AD | £180,000 | 07/10/2022 | Detached |
| 73 GARDEN HEDGE, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 1AG | £290,000 | 24/06/2022 | Detached |
| 16 PENNIVALE CLOSE, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 3ES | £500,000 | 25/03/2022 | Detached |
| 10 SHEPHERDS MEAD, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 3AH | £473,000 | 17/02/2022 | Detached |
| 97C PLANTATION ROAD, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 3HJ | £785,000 | 27/10/2021 | Detached |
| 24 NORTHCOURT, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 3DJ | £346,500 | 27/09/2021 | Detached |
| 1A PENNIVALE CLOSE, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 3ES | £280,000 | 19/08/2021 | Detached |
| 6 CARNATION CLOSE, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 3HW | £440,000 | 10/08/2021 | Detached |
| 95A PLANTATION ROAD, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 3HJ | £517,500 | 29/06/2021 | Detached |
| 2 WENTWORTH DRIVE, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 3HY | £450,000 | 11/06/2021 | Detached |

**Area average:** £520,967 (15 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £554,843 (62 Detached, LU7, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -36.9%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,118/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,242/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,366/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £793/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.35% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £155,250
- **Target investor price (1%):** £124,200

*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.*

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 13.4%
- **10y growth:** 33.5%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

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

- **1y growth (index):** 2.9%
- **5y growth (index):** 20.4%
- **10y growth (index):** 35.8%

## 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

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Council tax band

Last sold

£350,000 Oct 2025

Local average

£554,843 (-36.9%)

Deprivation

Decile 7 (21,951 of 33,755)

Street crime

154 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

THREE BEDROOM LINK-DETACHED
NO ONWARD CHAIN
DRIVEWAY PARKING
WELL APPOINTED OPEN PLAN KITCHEN/DINING ROOM
DOWNSTAIRS CLOAKROOM
GENEROUS SIZED ENCLOSED REAR GARDEN
CLOSE TO THE TOWN CENTRE
SHORT DISTANCE FROM RUSHMERE COUNTRY PARK
RECENTLY RENOVATED FROM THE CURRENT OWNER
INTERACTIVE VIRTUAL TOUR

Additional details

Electricity: Mains supply
Broadband: FTTP (fibre to the premises)
Water: Mains supply
Sewerage: Mains supply
Heating: Gas central
Parking: Driveway
Garden: Yes
Listed property: No
Restrictions: No
Required access: No
Rights of way: No

Description

This beautifully renovated link-detached family home offers the perfect blend of style and space, all just a short stroll from the Town Centre. With a private garden and driveway parking to the rear, this property truly ticks all the boxes, and it’s available with no onward chain.

This three bedroom home is move-in ready, offering everything you need for comfortable living. A rear service road provides access to the property, where you’ll find parking for 2-3 cars plus a carport. The enclosed rear garden is mainly laid to lawn with a seating area and mature flower beds.

Location-wise, this home is ideally situated. It’s a short distance to the heart of Leighton Buzzards high street, and mainline station. Rushmere Country Park is also nearby, offering beautiful green spaces to explore.

The layout includes a generous open-plan kitchen diner, a separate living room, a downstairs WC, and entrance halls at both the front and side of the property. Upstairs, you'll find three well-sized bedrooms, a bathroom, and additional storage in the hallway.

Leighton Buzzard is a market town in Bedfordshire, England. It's located about 30 miles (48 km) north of London and is known for its rich history and charming mix of old and new. Historically, it was important for its gravel extraction, but nowadays it has a more residential and commercial character, with a number of parks, good schools, and an active community.

The High Street has a variety of shops and businesses, whilst the town is surrounded by picturesque countryside, offering plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities.

Leighton Buzzard is also well-connected with public transport, making it a popular place to live for people who commute to London, particularly for its direct line to Euston.

Listed by

Leighton Buzzard

Hunters Property Group Ltd

Reference: 159087509

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EE Rating

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	10/10/2025 (8 months ago)	£350,000	—

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
15 SHEPHERDS MEAD, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 3AH	£825,000	21/08/2025	Detached
143 HEATH ROAD, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 3AD	£552,500	13/09/2023	Detached
95B PLANTATION ROAD, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 3HJ	£900,000	23/08/2023	Detached
132 PLANTATION ROAD, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 3HR	£675,000	16/08/2023	Detached
15 BADGERS BROOK, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 3HB	£600,000	12/10/2022	Detached
141 HEATH ROAD, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 3AD	£180,000	07/10/2022	Detached
73 GARDEN HEDGE, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 1AG	£290,000	24/06/2022	Detached
16 PENNIVALE CLOSE, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 3ES	£500,000	25/03/2022	Detached
10 SHEPHERDS MEAD, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 3AH	£473,000	17/02/2022	Detached
97C PLANTATION ROAD, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 3HJ	£785,000	27/10/2021	Detached
24 NORTHCOURT, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 3DJ	£346,500	27/09/2021	Detached
1A PENNIVALE CLOSE, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 3ES	£280,000	19/08/2021	Detached
6 CARNATION CLOSE, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 3HW	£440,000	10/08/2021	Detached
95A PLANTATION ROAD, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 3HJ	£517,500	29/06/2021	Detached
2 WENTWORTH DRIVE, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 3HY	£450,000	11/06/2021	Detached

Area average: £520,967 (15 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 13.4%

10y growth 33.5%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Central Bedfordshire. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 2.9%

5y (index) 20.4%

10y (index) 35.8%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Central Bedfordshire. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,118/mo

Realistic £1,242/mo

Optimistic £1,366/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Central Bedfordshire.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Northants Central: £793/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Clarence Road	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Unknown	0.1 miles
Shop	Blood Rust	0.2 miles
Shop	Neil of Wingrave	0.2 miles
Train station	Leighton Buzzard	1.0 miles
Train station	Page's Park	1.2 miles
Hospital	Parkside Medical Centre	6.3 miles
University	University of Bedfordshire Milton Keynes Campus	9.0 miles
Hospital	PJ Care Mallard House Neurological Care Centre	9.3 miles
University	University Campus Aylesbury Vale	10.0 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	45
Anti-social behaviour	26
Shoplifting	23
Other theft	11
Vehicle crime	11
Criminal damage and arson	10
Public order	9
Burglary	7
Drugs	6
Other crime	3
Robbery	2
Possession of weapons	1
Total incidents	154

Within 1 mile during Apr 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
The Rushmere Park Academy	Primary	0.2 miles	Good — 5 Jul 2022
Gilbert Inglefield Academy	Primary	0.5 miles	Inadequate — 5 Oct 2023
Dovery Academy	Primary	0.5 miles	Inadequate — 25 Nov 2021
The Mary Bassett Lower School	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 10 Jul 2024
Vandyke Upper School	Secondary	0.6 miles	Good — 16 Apr 2015

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.35%

Max investor price (0.8%) £155,250

Target investor price (1%) £124,200

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).