75 LIGHTWOOD ROAD
BUXTON, BUXTON, DERBYSHIRE SK17 7AT
£240,000
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Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
81 m²
Council tax band
B
EPC rating
E
Year built
England and Wales: 1930-1949
Last sold
£97,500 Nov 2002
Price per m²
£2,963/m²
Local average
£316,864 (-24.3%)
Deprivation
Decile 8 (24,748 of 33,755)
Street crime
171 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- NO ONWARD CHAIN
- SEMI-DETACHED HOME
- POPULAR CENTRAL LOCATION
- THREE BEDROOMS
- ENCLOSED PAVED GARDENS TO FRONT & REAR
- WET ROOM
Additional details
- Garden
- Yes
Description
Hallway - uPVC door and double glazed window, radiator, and stairs to the first floor
Living Room - 4.24m x 3.28m (max) (13'11 x 10'9 (max)) - uPVC double glazed bay window, gas fire, radiator, and double doors opening to:
Dining Room - 3.66m x 3.05m (12 x 10 ) - uPVC double glazed window and a radiator
Kitchen - 5.26m x 2.46m (max) (17'3 x 8'1 (max)) - uPVC door and two double glazed windows, fitted wall and base units, four ring electric hob and integral oven and grill, stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer tap over, integral fridge freezer, dishwasher and washing machine, radiator, tiled effect flooring
First Floor Landing - Loft access
Bedroom One - 3.66m x 3.25m (12 x 10'8) - uPVC double glazed window and a radiator
Bedroom Two - 3.63m x 3.25m (11'11 x 10'8) - uPVC double glazed window and a radiator
Bedroom Three - 2.39m x 1.80m (7'10 x 5'11) - uPVC double glazed window and a radiator
Wet Room - 1.96m x 1.80m (6'5 x 5'11) - uPVC double glazed window, walk in shower cubicle with an electric wall mounted shower fitment, WC with push flush, wash basin with mixer tap over, ladder style radiator, part tiled walls and laminate flooring
Exterior - The property offers low maintenance enclosed paved gardens to both the front and rear.
Notes - Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax Band: B
EPC Rating: TBC
Listed by
Buxton
Petty Real
Reference: 88086885
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: E
Potential rating: C
Inspection date: 08/05/2026
Current heating cost: £1,888/year
Potential heating cost: £1,413/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £17,700
Recommendations
- Cavity wall insulation (£900 - £1,500)
- Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£5,000 - £10,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£8,000 - £10,000)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Floorplans
Floorplan.PNG
EPC Graphs
EE Rating
FENSA Certificates
This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #2172934
Property Details
Street: 75 Lightwood Road
Town: BUXTON
Postcode: SK17 7AT
Installation Details
Items: 1 window and 1 door
Certificate Issued: 01/11/2004
Work Completed: 13/09/2004
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
FENSA Certificate #8978798
Property Details
Street: 75 Lightwood Road
Town: BUXTON
Postcode: SK17 7AT
Installation Details
Items: 1 window and 1 door
Certificate Issued: 23/07/2012
Work Completed: 08/05/2012
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed for sale | — | £240,000 | +146.2% |
| Sold | 05/11/2002 (23 years ago) | £97,500 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 BRIDGE STREET, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6BS | £402,000 | 18/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 85 LIGHTWOOD ROAD, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 7AT | £250,000 | 28/11/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 26 BRIDGE STREET, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6BS | £250,000 | 07/07/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 27 LIGHTWOOD ROAD, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 7BJ | £120,000 | 07/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 100 LIGHTWOOD ROAD, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 7AN | £305,000 | 18/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 20 HOGSHAW VILLAS ROAD, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 7AR | £235,000 | 26/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 19 ASH TERRACE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 7BH | £165,000 | 31/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 2 BRIAR CLOSE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 7BG | £180,000 | 07/01/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 5 NUNBROOK GROVE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 7AU | £187,500 | 06/01/2022 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 74 LIGHTWOOD ROAD, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 7AT | £189,000 | 07/12/2021 | Terraced |
| 37 LIGHTWOOD ROAD, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 7BJ | £85,000 | 12/10/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 37 LIGHTWOOD ROAD, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 7BJ | £80,000 | 26/07/2021 | Semi-detached |
Street average: £219,500 (2 sales)
Area average: £200,950 (10 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): High Peak. Series: Semi-detached. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for High Peak. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → High Peak.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Peaks & Dales: £693/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shop | GT Motor Spares | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | NDA Motors | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Buxton, Fairfield Road / adjacent Working Mens Club | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Buxton, Bridge Street / Sylvan Park | 0.2 miles |
| Train station | Buxton | 0.2 miles |
| University | University of Derby, Buxton | 0.4 miles |
| Hospital | Cavendish Hospital | 0.5 miles |
| Train station | Buxton Miniature Railway | 0.6 miles |
| Hospital | Buxton Health Centre | 0.7 miles |
| University | Cliff College | 11.6 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 85 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 |
| Public order | 13 |
| Shoplifting | 13 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 |
| Drugs | 9 |
| Other theft | 9 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Total incidents | 171 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Anne's Catholic Voluntary Academy | Primary | 0.2 miles | Good — 7 Feb 2023 |
| St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy | Secondary | 0.2 miles | Requires improvement — 9 Feb 2023 |
| Buxton and Leek College | Other | 0.4 miles | — (No rating) |
| Buxton Infant School | Primary | 0.4 miles | Good — 30 Jan 2024 |
| Fairfield Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 0.4 miles | Good — 14 Nov 2018 |
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Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- 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).