Sold STC Detached

Lightwood Road

Buxton, SK17 6RW

4 beds 3 baths Listed 25 Apr 2026 (-49d)

£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

Located in a sought-after area close to Buxton town centre, local primary and secondary schools, yet adjacent to the countryside, this UNIQUE DETACHED HOME offers a VERSATILE LAYOUT with four bedrooms and three bathrooms arranged over four half-levels. The ground-floor accommodation comprises an entrance hall with space for a home office, and a generous living room. An additional striking sitting room with mezzanine and full height glazing leads to a double bedroom, en-suite wet-room and kitchenette: with step-free access and wide doors, these three rooms could form semi-independent accommodation suitable for those with mobility needs, for home-working/office use, or a holiday let. To the lower ground floor is a well-appointed breakfast kitchen opening to the garden, separate dining area, utility room/cloakroom and another entrance opening from covered patio. The first floor comprises a landing area also suitable for home-working, and a double bedroom with ensuite and dressing area. On the top floor are two further bedrooms, and a family bathroom. Externally, there is OFF ROAD PARKING to the front with a low maintenance garden, whilst to the rear is a mature lawned garden with patios, and a summer house with light and power.

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
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Listed by

Buxton

Petty Real

Reference: 174926531

EPC ratings on this postcode

We don't have a matched EPC for this property yet. Below are efficiency scores and details for other addresses on this postcode.

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)

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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).

5y growth 26.4%
10y growth 47.5%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): High Peak. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 2.8%
5y (index) 26.9%
10y (index) 60.7%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for High Peak. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £813/mo
Realistic £903/mo
Optimistic £993/mo

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-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.14%
Max investor price (0.8%) £112,875
Target investor price (1%) £90,300
  • 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).

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