12 DARWIN AVENUE
BUXTON, DERBYSHIRE SK17 6NF
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Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
149 m²
Council tax band
C
EPC rating
D
Year built
England and Wales: 1900-1929
Last sold
£355,000 Jun 2023
Price per m²
£2,684/m²
Local average
£240,822 (+66.1%)
Deprivation
Decile 7 (20,377 of 33,755)
Street crime
165 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)
Key features
- Five bedrooms
- Off road parking for two vehicles
- Enclosed rear garden
- Sought after location
- Within walking distance to amenties
- Gas central heating
- uPVC double glazing
Additional details
- Parking
- Driveway
- Garden
- Yes
Description
Spacious living space across four floors in brief comprising: Entrance hall, lounge, reception room dining kitchen and utility to the ground floor with cellar to the lower ground floor. To the first floor are three bedrooms, one with en-suite and large family bathroom with two further bedrooms to the second floor.
Situated on this popular residential street, the property is within walking distance to Buxton market place and the town centre.
With uPVC double glazing and gas central heating. Viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the space and position this property has to offer.
Entrance - With front entrance door. Picture rail and ceiling coving. Coat hanging space. Inner door with stained glass window above leading to:
Entrance Hallway - Stairs off leading to upper floors. Two radiators. Door leading to cellar. Dado rail and ceiling coving with original doors leading to:
Lounge - 4.45m x 4.19m (14'7 x 13'9) - With uPVC bay window to front. Radiator. Picture rail. Ceiling coving. Exposed wooden floorboards. Original Victorian fireplace with decorative tiled surround and hearth with timber surround.
Reception Room - 3.51m x 3.48m (11'6 x 11'5) - uPVC window to rear. Radiator. Exposed wooden floorboards. Original cast iron fireplace surround.
Dining Kitchen - 4.06m x 3.48m (13'4 x 11'5) -
Utility - 2.34m x 1.40m (7'8 x 4'7) -
Lower Ground Floor- Cellars - With stairs and storage area, coal shoot and cellar chamber with power and lighting, radiator and uPVC window. Electricity and gas meters.
First Floor Half Landing -
Family Bathroom - 3.45m x 2.84m (11'4 x 9'4) - Fitted with a suite comprising: Paneled bath with wall mounted shower over and shower screen. Wash hand basin and WC. Built in storage cupboards, one housing the Baxi combi boiler which is approximately 18 months old. Painted wooden floorboards, partially tiled walls. Radiator. Obscure glazed uPVC window to rear.
First Floor Landing - Spacious landing area. Dado rail. Radiator.
Bedroom One - 3.51m x 2.97m (11'6 x 9'9) - uPVC window to rear. Radiator. Fitted wardrobes to one wall.
En Suite - 2.62m x 1.55m (8'7 x 5'1) - Fitted with paneled bath with wall mounted shower over and folding shower screen, wash hand basin and WC. uPVC obscure glazed window to side. Heated towel rail. Partially tiled walls. Painted wooden floorboards.
Bedroom Three - 3.61m x 3.56m (11'10 x 11'8) - uPVC window to front. Radiator. Picture rail.
Bedroom Five - 2.49m x 1.88m (8'2 x 6'2) - uPVC window to front. Radiator.
Second Floor Landing - Velux window to side. Radiator. Two eaves storage cupboards. Dado rail.
Bedroom Four - 3.48m x 2.54m (11'5 x 8'4) - uPVC window to rear. Radiator. Exposed wooden beam. Wooden floorboards.
Bedroom Two - 4.65m x 3.20m (15'3 x 10'6) - Two velux windows. Radiator. Exposed brick and stone feature wall. Exposed beam. Built in storage cupboard.
Outside - To the front of the property is a raised seating area. To the side of the property is a tarmacked driveway providing off road parking for two vehicles. To the rear of the property which can be accessed via the side gate is an enclosed rear garden laid with paved patio seating area, lawned garden and bed boarders.
HPBC- BAND C
EPC- D
FREEHOLD
Agents Notes - Bury & Hilton have made every reasonable effort to ensure these details offer an accurate and fair description of the property. The particulars are produced in good faith, for guidance only and do not constitute or form an offer or part of the contract for sale. Bury & Hilton and their employees are not authorised to give any warranties or representations in relation to the sale and give notice that all plans, measurements, distances, areas and any other details referred to are approximate and based on information available at the time of printing.
Fixtures And Fittings - Only those fixtures and fittings referred to in the sale particulars are included in the purchase price. Bury & Hilton have not tested any equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and no guarantee is given that they are in good working order.
Broadband Connectivity - It is understood that the property benefits from a satisfactory broadband service; however, due to the property's location, connection speeds may fluctuate. We recommend that prospective purchasers consult to obtain an estimated broadband speed for the area.
Mobile Network Coverage - The property is well-situated for mobile signal coverage and is expected to be served by a broad range of providers. Prospective purchasers are encouraged to consult the Ofcom website ( to obtain an estimate of the signal strength for this specific location.
Listed by
Buxton
Bagshaws LLP
Reference: 173985593
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: D
Potential rating: C
Inspection date: 30/09/2020
Current heating cost: £1,745/year
Potential heating cost: £1,008/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £17,500
Recommendations
- 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
- Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
- Upgrade heating controls (£350 - £450)
- Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
FENSA Certificates
This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #6026342
Property Details
Street: 12 Darwin Avenue
Town: BUXTON
Postcode: SK17 6NF
Installation Details
Items: 4 windows
Certificate Issued: 06/10/2008
Work Completed: 25/09/2008
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 | — | £399,950 | +12.7% |
| Sold | 07/06/2023 (2 years ago) | £355,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 HARDWICK SQUARE SOUTH, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6PY | £425,000 | 16/01/2026 | Terraced |
| 6 GRANGE ROAD, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6NH | £450,000 | 31/01/2025 | Terraced |
| 19 OTTER COURT, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6ZD | £214,000 | 29/09/2023 | Terraced |
| 51 DALE ROAD, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6NJ | £200,000 | 04/04/2023 | Terraced |
| 15 OTTER COURT, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6ZD | £290,000 | 02/02/2023 | Terraced |
| 6 DALE SIDE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6NN | £128,000 | 09/12/2022 | Terraced |
| Same street 10 DARWIN AVENUE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6NF | £420,000 | 29/11/2022 | Terraced |
| LADDER COTTAGE MARKET STREET, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6LF | £285,500 | 28/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 2 SMITHY LANE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6EP | £157,500 | 28/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 8 SOUTH STREET, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6LB | £140,000 | 04/11/2022 | Terraced |
| Same street 25 DARWIN AVENUE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6NF | £250,000 | 21/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 5 SMITHY LANE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6EP | £280,000 | 17/06/2022 | Terraced |
| 15 SOUTH AVENUE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6JZ | £122,980 | 16/06/2022 | Terraced |
| 16 DALE SIDE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6NN | £125,000 | 07/06/2022 | Terraced |
| 3 DALE SIDE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6NN | £146,000 | 04/05/2022 | Terraced |
| Same street 19 DARWIN AVENUE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6NF | £166,486 | 10/03/2022 | Terraced |
| 36 MARKET STREET, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6LD | £182,000 | 04/03/2022 | Terraced |
| 10 OTTER COURT, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6ZD | £296,000 | 22/02/2022 | Terraced |
| 1 SMITHY LANE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6EP | £295,000 | 07/01/2022 | Terraced |
| 28 DALE SIDE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6NN | £144,000 | 05/01/2022 | Terraced |
| 41 DALE ROAD, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6NJ | £172,250 | 07/12/2021 | Terraced |
| 2 HARDWICK SQUARE SOUTH, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6PY | £479,000 | 06/12/2021 | Terraced |
| 3 SMITHY LANE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6EP | £160,000 | 30/11/2021 | Terraced |
| Same street 13 DARWIN AVENUE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6NF | £297,500 | 18/06/2021 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 5 DARWIN AVENUE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6NF | £150,000 | 04/06/2021 | Other |
Street average: £256,797 (5 sales)
Area average: £234,612 (20 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: Terraced. As of February 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: £898/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shop | Steve's Tyres & Exhausts | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Arnold Mycock & Sons | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Buxton, Terrace Road / Market Place (Stop E) | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Buxton, Terrace Road / Market Place (Stop B) | 0.1 miles |
| Hospital | Buxton Health Centre | 0.3 miles |
| Train station | Buxton Miniature Railway | 0.3 miles |
| Train station | Buxton | 0.3 miles |
| University | University of Derby, Buxton | 0.4 miles |
| Hospital | Buxton Hospital & Corbar Birth Centre | 0.6 miles |
| University | Tovell Building, Buxton & Leek College | 11.2 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 57 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 30 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 21 |
| Public order | 14 |
| Shoplifting | 13 |
| Other theft | 7 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total incidents | 165 |
Within 1 mile during Mar 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buxton Infant School | Primary | 0.1 miles | Good — 30 Jan 2024 |
| Buxton and Leek College | Other | 0.4 miles | — (No rating) |
| Buxton Junior School | Primary | 0.4 miles | Good — 1 Dec 2017 |
| St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy | Secondary | 0.5 miles | Requires improvement — 9 Feb 2023 |
| St Anne's Catholic Voluntary Academy | Primary | 0.5 miles | Good — 7 Feb 2023 |
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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).