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54 RUTHERFORD CRESCENT

LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE LU7 3GF

2 beds 2 baths 66 m² Listed 3 Sep 2025 (-355d)

£325,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

66 m²

Council tax band

C

EPC rating

B

Last sold

£327,000 Mar 2026

Price per m²

£4,924/m²

Local average

£373,387 (-13%)

Street crime

81 incidents within 1 mile (Jun 2026)

Key features

  • Immaculate
  • Two Double Bedrooms
  • Semi-Detached
  • Two Bathrooms
  • Driveway Parking
  • Southerly Facing Landscaped Rear Garden

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

Quarters are delighted to offer for sale this modern two bedroom semi-detached home built in 2020, and situated in this highly desirable development on the edge of the town. The property is presented to the market in excellent order and provides bright and spacious accommodation comprising: Entrance hallway, kitchen, lounge/dining room, cloakroom/WC, two double bedrooms (ensuite to master) and a family bathroom , Additional benefits include double glazing, gas heating, rear garden and two allocated parking spaces. Viewing is highly recommended.

Location: - The highly desirable modern development of Clipstone Park is situated on the outskirts of the historic Market Town of Leighton Buzzard. The development has been laid out with a number of executive homes, each with ample driveway parking with further guest parking on road. Additionally the development benefits from a close proximity to local convenience stores and takeaway food shops, and green spaces. The property is well situated for access to road transport links, with the nearby by-pass providing easy access to Aylesbury and Milton Keynes, and further afield via the M1 junction 11A. Additionally, the mainline train station provides regular trains to London Euston in as little at 30 minutes. The town also enjoys a close proximity to a number of outstanding country parks and walks, including Tiddenfoot Waterside Park and the picturesque 400 acre Rushmere Country Park.

Ground Floor: - Enter via the front door to a spacious hallway with access to the cloakroom/WC, kitchen and lounge/diner. On the left, the stylish kitchen sits to the front aspect of the property and benefits from integrated white goods and a variety of wall and base level units. The cloakroom/WC is off the hallway and comprises of a low level WC and vanity hand wash basin. There is also a built-in storage cupboard close to the entrance which is well suited to store coats and shoes. The generous lounge/diner sits to the rear of the property and enjoys views of the rear garden via French doors, plus there are stairs rising to the first floor with space under for a display cabinet or storage. There is plenty of room for a range of living room furniture plus a family sized dining table.

First Floor: - The first floor landing provides doors to both bedrooms and the family bathroom. The master bedroom sits to the rear aspect is a well proportioned room with the added convenience of an ensuite shower room. The ensuite features a three piece suite comprising of a low level WC, vanity wash hand basin and a shower cubicle. A further generous double bedroom sits to the front of the property. The family bathroom sits centrally, between both bedrooms, and is fitted with a three piece suite comprising of low level WC, wash hand basin and panel bath.

Outside: - To the front of the property is a path extending to the front door with neat shingled borders. To the side is a driveway providing offroad parking and gated access to the rear garden. The southerly facing garden enjoys plenty of sunlight throughout the day, and features a paved patio area directly off the lounge/diner. Steps lead to a raise lawn area, which is enclosed by panel fencing, and a timber shed sits to one corner.

Disclaimer:-
Measurements and floor plans are approximate and for guidance only. Any prospective buyer should check all measurements. Floor plan coverings and fitments are for example only and may not represent the true finish of the property. Services at the property have not been tested by the agent and it is advised that any buyer should do the necessary checks before making an offer to purchase. Whether freehold or leasehold this is unverified by the agent and should be verified by the purchasers legal representative. The property details do not form part of any offer or contract and any photos or text do not represent what will be included in an agreed sale.

Listed by

Leighton Buzzard

Quarters Estate Agents

Reference: 166543412

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: B

Potential rating: A

Inspection date: 31/01/2020

Expiry date: 30/01/2030

Current heating cost: £191/year

Potential heating cost: £191/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £9,500

Recommendations

  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Registered land (INSPIRE)

This location falls inside an HM Land Registry INSPIRE registered freehold polygon.

Plot: ~3,218 m² (0.80 acres)

Source: HM Land Registry INSPIRE Index Polygons.

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EE Rating

EE Rating

Price history

17% since 2020

Event Date Price % change
Sold 27/03/2026 (4 months ago) £327,000 +16.8%
Sold 28/02/2020 (6 years ago) £279,950

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
72 WALLIS DRIVE, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 3GD £420,000 15/01/2026 Semi-detached
Same street 14 RUTHERFORD CRESCENT, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 3GF £325,000 05/01/2026 Semi-detached
25 SAGAN RISE, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 3GH £350,000 17/12/2025 Semi-detached
7 WALLIS DRIVE, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 3GB £405,000 12/12/2025 Semi-detached
16 WALLIS DRIVE, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 3GD £370,000 03/12/2025 Semi-detached
35 RUTHERFORD CRESCENT, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 3GE £375,000 21/11/2025 Semi-detached
Same street 32 RUTHERFORD CRESCENT, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 3GF £315,000 23/05/2025 Semi-detached
39 GALTON CORNER, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 3GN £365,000 27/10/2023 Semi-detached
2 SAGAN RISE, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 3GH £417,500 29/06/2023 Semi-detached
25 WALLIS DRIVE, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 3GB £142,000 20/02/2023 Semi-detached
14 LISTER CORNER, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 3GR £355,000 30/09/2022 Semi-detached
33 RUTHERFORD CRESCENT, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 3GE £366,000 27/09/2022 Semi-detached
34 MERCURY WAY, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 3UZ £383,000 20/06/2022 Semi-detached
66 WALLIS DRIVE, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 3GD £415,000 19/05/2022 Semi-detached
129 RUTHERFORD CRESCENT, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 3GE £407,400 01/04/2022 Semi-detached
127 RUTHERFORD CRESCENT, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 3GE £397,000 01/04/2022 Semi-detached
131 RUTHERFORD CRESCENT, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 3GE £407,400 31/03/2022 Semi-detached
3 SAGAN RISE, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 3GH £345,000 16/03/2022 Semi-detached
33 GALTON CORNER, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 3GN £390,000 25/02/2022 Semi-detached
83 WALLIS DRIVE, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 3GB £410,000 04/02/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 48 RUTHERFORD CRESCENT, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 3GF £375,000 17/12/2021 Semi-detached
Same street 50 RUTHERFORD CRESCENT, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 3GF £371,000 17/12/2021 Semi-detached
Same street 44 RUTHERFORD CRESCENT, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 3GF £300,000 26/11/2021 Semi-detached
Same street 42 RUTHERFORD CRESCENT, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 3GF £367,000 05/11/2021 Semi-detached
125 RUTHERFORD CRESCENT, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 3GE £375,000 05/11/2021 Semi-detached
Same street 40 RUTHERFORD CRESCENT, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 3GF £362,000 29/10/2021 Semi-detached
Same street 46 RUTHERFORD CRESCENT, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 3GF £278,746 22/10/2021 Semi-detached
123 RUTHERFORD CRESCENT, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 3GE £405,000 22/10/2021 Semi-detached
Same street 28 RUTHERFORD CRESCENT, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 3GF £371,500 30/09/2021 Semi-detached
Same street 38 RUTHERFORD CRESCENT, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 3GF £377,500 30/09/2021 Semi-detached
Same street 36 RUTHERFORD CRESCENT, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 3GF £368,625 30/09/2021 Semi-detached
Same street 32 RUTHERFORD CRESCENT, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 3GF £295,000 27/08/2021 Semi-detached
Same street 34 RUTHERFORD CRESCENT, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 3GF £305,000 27/08/2021 Semi-detached

Street average: £339,336 (13 sales)

Area average: £375,015 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 14.2%
10y growth 5.3%

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

1y (index) 3%
5y (index) 19.9%
10y (index) 34.4%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,125/mo
Realistic £1,250/mo
Optimistic £1,375/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Central Bedfordshire.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Northants Central: £693/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Sagan Rise 0.1 miles
Shop Auto Inparts Ltd 0.4 miles
Shop Leisuretec 0.4 miles
Train station Stonehenge Works 1.1 miles
Train station Page's Park 1.2 miles
Hospital Luton and Dunstable Hospital 6.9 miles
Hospital Parkside Medical Centre 7.2 miles
University University of Bedfordshire Milton Keynes Campus 9.8 miles
University University of Bedfordshire : Putteridge Bury Campus 10.9 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 40
Anti-social behaviour 14
Vehicle crime 8
Criminal damage and arson 7
Public order 4
Other theft 3
Burglary 2
Bicycle theft 1
Drugs 1
Robbery 1
Total incidents 81

Within 1 mile during Jun 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
Beaudesert Lower School Primary 0.2 miles Good — 5 Feb 2015
Vandyke Upper School Secondary 0.6 miles Good — 16 Apr 2015
Gilbert Inglefield Academy Primary 0.7 miles Inadequate — 5 Oct 2023
Leedon Lower School Primary 0.7 miles Requires improvement — 18 Sep 2023
Brooklands Middle School Primary 0.8 miles Good — 21 Sep 2023

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 2-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.38%
Max investor price (0.8%) £156,250
Target investor price (1%) £125,000
  • 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).