# 4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (MK43 0UQ) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 31 BUTLER DRIVE, BEDFORD, LIDLINGTON, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE MK43 0UQ | | Price | £325,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Construction age | England and Wales: 2007-2011 | | Floor area | 109 m² | | Last sold | £323,000 Apr 2019 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 17/03/2024 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting) - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £16,500 ### Recommendations - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - U (£9,000 - £14,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8607-3082-7129-6597-3743) ## Description * DOUBLE GARAGE * VILLAGE LOCATION * Taylors estate agents are delighted to welcome to the market this generous size four bedroom semi detached family home set within the desirable village of Lidlington. Accommodation briefly comprise of entrance hall, downstairs cloakroom, lounge and kitchen/diner. First floor comprises of master bedroom with ensuite, three further bedrooms and family bathroom. Further benefits include double garage, off road parking and double glazing. Lidlington offers superb commuter links to both Milton Keynes and Flitwick train station, for access to London. Also hosting its own train station and strong bus routes within the village. ## Property Photos - ![Front](/listings/photos/77122010/1338552) - Front - ![Lounge](/listings/photos/77122010/1338553) - Lounge - ![Lounge](/listings/photos/77122010/1338556) - Lounge - ![Lounge](/listings/photos/77122010/1338558) - Lounge - ![Lounge](/listings/photos/77122010/1338563) - Lounge - ![Kitchen Diner](/listings/photos/77122010/1338569) - Kitchen Diner - ![Kitchen Diner](/listings/photos/77122010/1338572) - Kitchen Diner - ![Kitchen Diner](/listings/photos/77122010/1338576) - Kitchen Diner - ![Kitchen Diner](/listings/photos/77122010/1338580) - Kitchen Diner - ![Master Bedroom](/listings/photos/77122010/1338584) - Master Bedroom - ![En-suite](/listings/photos/77122010/1338586) - En-suite - ![Master Bedroom](/listings/photos/77122010/1338590) - Master Bedroom - ![Bedroom Two](/listings/photos/77122010/1338594) - Bedroom Two - ![Bedroom Three](/listings/photos/77122010/1338598) - Bedroom Three - ![Bedroom Four](/listings/photos/77122010/1338602) - Bedroom Four - ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/77122010/1338606) - Bathroom - ![Double Garage](/listings/photos/77122010/1338610) - Double Garage - ![Double Garage](/listings/photos/77122010/1338612) - Double Garage - ![Driveway](/listings/photos/77122010/1338615) - Driveway - ![Front Views](/listings/photos/77122010/1338619) - Front Views - ![Double Garage](/listings/photos/77122010/1338621) - Double Garage - ![Kitchen Diner](/listings/photos/77122010/1338624) - Kitchen Diner - ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/77122010/1338627) - Rear Garden - ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/77122010/1338630) - Rear Garden - ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/77122010/1338634) - Rear Garden - ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/77122010/1338636) - Rear Garden ## Floorplans - ![CWQuickSketch.jpg](/listings/photos/77122010/1338639) - CWQuickSketch.jpg ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC](/listings/photos/77122010/1338642) - EPC - ![EPC.jpg](/listings/photos/77122010/1338648) - EPC.jpg ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 31 BUTLER DRIVE, LIDLINGTON, BEDFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, MK43 0UQ | £323,000 | 18/04/2019 | Semi-detached | | 31 BUTLER DRIVE, LIDLINGTON, BEDFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, MK43 0UQ | £279,000 | 03/07/2014 | Semi-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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 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:** -4.9% ## 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):** £1,296/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.38% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £155,875 - **Target investor price (1%):** £124,700 *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 Area rent estimate.* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £2,982/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 9.1% - **10y growth:** 27.5% ## 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)