Lightwood Road
Buxton, SK17 6RW
£649,950
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Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Council tax band
E
Local average
£444,400 (+46.3%)
Deprivation
Decile 8 (24,748 of 33,755)
Street crime
134 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- UNIQUE DETACHED HOME OFFERING VERSATILE LAYOUT
- FOUR BEDROOMS & THREE BATHROOMS
- SITTING ROOM WITH MEZZANINE & FULL HEIGHT GLAZING
- SOUGHT AFTER AREA OF BUXTON CLOSE TO OPEN COUNTRYSIDE
- OFF ROAD PARKING TO THE FRONT
- LOW MAINTENANCE REAR GARDEN WITH SUMMER HOUSE
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
Ground Floor -
Entrance Hallway - 5.41m x 2.24m (17'9 x 7'4) - Triple-glazed entrance door, three double-glazed Velux windows, radiator, and a triple-glazed rear door leading to the garden.
Living Room - 6.02m x 3.94m (19'9 x 12'11) - Double-glazed sliding doors, multi-fuel stove, radiator, and half-flights of stairs leading to the lower ground floor and the first/upper floors.
Front Sitting Room - 3.99m x 4.29m (13'1 x 14'1) - Three triple-glazed full height windows, two double-glazed Velux windows, mezzanine level, underfloor heating and additional gas fire.
Bedroom Four - 4.01m x 4.42m (13'2 x 14'6) - Triple-glazed full height window, two double-glazed Velux windows, underfloor heating, and a kitchenette area with a stainless steel sink and drainer and an integral fridge.
En-Suite Wet Room - 1.83m x 2.24m (6 x 7'4) - Double-glazed Velux window, wall-mounted shower, WC with push flush, wash basin with mixer tap, ladder-style radiator, underfloor heating, and non-slip tiled flooring.
Lower Ground Floor -
Dining Area - 2.44m x 4.29m (8 x 14'1) - uPVC double-glazed window and a radiator. Access to half-height storage (under the floor of the ground-floor sitting room and bedroom).
Breakfast Kitchen - 5.23m x 4.80m (max) (17'2 x 15'9 (max)) - Triple-glazed sliding doors to rear garden, two triple-glazed windows, fitted wall and base units, four-ring gas hob with integral oven and grill, stainless steel one-and-a-half bowl sink and drainer with mixer tap, integral fridge freezer and dishwasher, two radiators, gas boiler, tiled flooring, and a glazed roof lantern.
Lower Ground Floor Entrance Vestibule - Composite door and tile effect flooring leading to outside covered patio area, with concealed bin storage.
Utility / Cloakroom - 2.13m x 1.93m (7 x 6'4) - uPVC double-glazed window, fitted wall and base units, stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer tap, WC, plumbing for a washing machine, radiator, and tile effect flooring.
First Floor -
Landing - 2.44m x 4.22m (8 x 13'10) - Double-glazed window, Velux window, radiator, and stairs leading to the upper floor.
Bedroom One - 3.05m x 3.33m & 1.96m x 1.80m (10 x 10'11 & 6'5 x - L-shaped room comprising sleeping area and dressing area with built-in wardrobes and ensuite. Two uPVC double-glazed windows, Velux skylight and two radiators.
En-Suite - Enclosed shower cubicle with wall-mounted shower, wash basin, WC, and part-tiled walls.
Upper Floor -
Landing - Built-in cupboard. Access to loft storage.
Bedroom Two - 2.90m x 3.81m (max) (9'6 x 12'6 (max)) - One triple-glazed window, one double-glazed window and a radiator.
Bedroom Three - 2.82m x 2.87m (max) (9'3 x 9'5 (max)) - Two double glazed windows, built-in wardrobe, and a radiator.
Bathroom - 1.83m x 2.44m (6 x 8 ) - Double-glazed window, bath with wall mounted shower over, WC with push flush, wash basin, radiator, built-in cupboard, part-tiled walls, and tile effect flooring.
Exterior - The property offers off road parking to the front along with a low maintenance garden, whilst to the rear there is an enclosed lawned garden featuring a patio and a summer house with light and power.
Notes - Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax Band: E
EPC Rating: C
What3Words Location: campsites.manages.servicing
Listed by
Buxton
Petty Real
Reference: 174926531
EPC ratings on this postcode
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| Address | Current | Potential | Floor area | Age band | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 123, Lightwood Road, BUXTON | 58 | 70 | 191 m² | England and Wales: 1900-1929 | Detached |
| 127 Lightwood Road, BUXTON | 54 | 80 | 191 m² | England and Wales: 1900-1929 | Detached |
| 130 Lightwood Road, BUXTON | 56 | 78 | 183 m² | England and Wales: 1930-1949 | Detached |
| 133, Lightwood Road, BUXTON | 51 | 79 | 198 m² | England and Wales: 1900-1929 | Detached |
| 135 Lightwood Road, BUXTON | 58 | 80 | 193 m² | England and Wales: 1900-1929 | Detached |
| 135, Lightwood Road, BUXTON | 56 | 78 | 185 m² | England and Wales: 1900-1929 | Detached |
| 138 Lightwood Road, BUXTON | 59 | 83 | 201 m² | England and Wales: 1900-1929 | Detached |
| 140, Lightwood Road, BUXTON | 39 | 77 | 235 m² | — | Detached |
| 141, Lightwood Road, BUXTON | 62 | 73 | 128 m² | England and Wales: 1930-1949 | Detached |
| 141, Lightwood Road, BUXTON | 48 | 76 | 127 m² | England and Wales: 1950-1966 | Detached |
| 143 Lightwood Road, BUXTON | 78 | 82 | 273 m² | — | Detached |
| 145 Lightwood Road, BUXTON | 65 | 77 | 119 m² | England and Wales: 1930-1949 | Detached |
| 146 Lightwood Road, BUXTON | 56 | 74 | 211 m² | England and Wales: 1900-1929 | Detached |
| 147, Lightwood Road, BUXTON | 70 | 81 | 119 m² | England and Wales: 1930-1949 | Detached |
| 152, Lightwood Road, BUXTON | 63 | 77 | 111 m² | England and Wales: 1967-1975 | Detached |
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed for sale | — | £649,950 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same street 145 LIGHTWOOD ROAD, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6RW | £510,000 | 22/08/2025 | Detached |
| 171 LIGHTWOOD ROAD, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6RN | £295,000 | 29/11/2023 | Detached |
| Same street 127 LIGHTWOOD ROAD, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6RW | £465,000 | 10/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 138 LIGHTWOOD ROAD, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6RW | £660,000 | 03/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 23 BIRCH CLOSE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6FE | £380,000 | 28/02/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 143 LIGHTWOOD ROAD, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6RW | £701,500 | 10/12/2021 | Detached |
| 3 SYCAMORE CLOSE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6FB | £435,000 | 10/12/2021 | Detached |
| Same street 123 LIGHTWOOD ROAD, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6RW | £595,000 | 29/09/2021 | Detached |
Street average: £586,300 (5 sales)
Area average: £370,000 (3 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: 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: £898/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Address
Lightwood Road
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Train station | Buxton | 0.4 miles |
| Hospital | Cavendish Hospital | 0.4 miles |
| Bus stop | Buxton, Station Road / Railway Station | 0.4 miles |
| University | University of Derby, Buxton | 0.4 miles |
| Shop | The Salon | 0.4 miles |
| Shop | GAIL's | 0.4 miles |
| Train station | Buxton Miniature Railway | 0.7 miles |
| Hospital | Buxton Health Centre | 0.8 miles |
| University | Tovell Building, Buxton & Leek College | 11.8 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 65 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 |
| Public order | 10 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 |
| Drugs | 8 |
| Shoplifting | 8 |
| Other theft | 7 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total incidents | 134 |
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 | 0.6 miles | Good — 30 Jan 2024 |
| Fairfield Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 0.7 miles | Good — 14 Nov 2018 |
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- Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
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- 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).
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