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4 WATFORD BRIDGE ROAD

HIGH PEAK, NEW MILLS, DERBYSHIRE SK22 4HJ

3 beds 1 baths 990 sq ft Listed 31 Oct 2016 (-3505d)

£160,000

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# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (SK22 4HJ)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 4 WATFORD BRIDGE ROAD, HIGH PEAK, NEW MILLS, DERBYSHIRE SK22 4HJ |
| Price | £160,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1930-1949 |
| Floor area | 92 m² |
| Last sold | £151,000 Nov 2016 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** E
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Current heating cost:** £1,021/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £21,520

### Recommendations
- B (£500 - £1,500)
- W (£800 - £1,200)
- E (£20)
- G (£350 - £450)
- I (£2,200 - £3,000)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£9,000 - £14,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8937-7429-1209-4606-9996)

## Description

NO ONWARD CHAIN - This stone built semi detached property situated in a popular area of New Mills close to local amenities and transport links.

The property in brief consists of three bedrooms, two reception rooms, kitchen and dining area, 3 piece white bathroom suite, gardens to front and rear, Double glazing and gas central heating.

Viewing is advised to fully appreciate the size and standard of the accommodation on offer.

**Grounds Floor** -

**Entrance** - Entrance to the property is via a uPVC double glazed door leading into the hallway;

**Hallway** - 15'1 x 7'3 (4.60m x 2.21m) - Good sized open hallway with doors leading to lounge, dining room and kitchen, Stairs to first floor.

**Lounge** - 13'9 x 11'0 (4.19m x 3.35m) - UPVC double glazed bay window to the front elevation, single panelled radiator and feature fireplace.

**First Floor** -

**Dining Room** - 12'6 x 11'0 (3.81m x 3.35m) - UPVC double glazed window to the rear elevation, single panelled radiator.

**Kitchen/Diner** - 14'5 x 6'7 (4.39m x 2.01m) - Fitted with a range of wall, base and drawer units, with complimentary work surfaces, stainless steel sink and drainer, plumbing for washing machine, oven hob extractor fan, UPVC double glazed window to the rear elevation and wood panelled door to the rear of the property.

**First Floor Landing** - 8'0 x 7'3 (2.44m x 2.21m) - Doors to all rooms and loft hatch.

**Bathroom** - 8'2 x 7'3 (2.49m x 2.21m) - Fitted with a white three piece suite, including panelled bath with shower over, low level wc, wash hand basin and pedestal, uPVC double glazed window to the rear elevation, part tilled walls.

**Bedroom One** - 11'2 x 11'0 (3.40m x 3.35m) - UPVC double glazed window to the front elevation, single panelled radiator and built in wardrobes.

**Bedroom Two** - 12'8 x 11'0 (3.86m x 3.35m) - UPVC double glazed window to the rear of the property, single panelled radiator.

**Bedroom Three** - 7'5 x 7'3 (2.26m x 2.21m) - UPVC double glazed window to the front elevation and single panelled radiator.

**Externally** - To the front of the property is a york stone effect flagged terrace with pathway and to the rear of the property is mainly laid to lawn with a pathway and surrounded by stone built walls.

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## Property Photos

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- ![Entrance](/listings/photos/45157701/611867) - Entrance
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- ![Lounge](/listings/photos/45157701/611869) - Lounge
- ![Bedroom One](/listings/photos/45157701/611870) - Bedroom One
- ![Externally](/listings/photos/45157701/611871) - Externally
- ![Dining Room](/listings/photos/45157701/611872) - Dining Room
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- ![Bedroom Two](/listings/photos/45157701/611878) - Bedroom Two
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- ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/45157701/611881) - Bathroom
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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/45157701/611885) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/45157701/611886) - EPC 1

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 4 WATFORD BRIDGE ROAD, NEW MILLS, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK22 4HJ | £151,000 | 30/11/2016 | Semi-detached |
| 4 WATFORD BRIDGE ROAD, NEW MILLS, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK22 4HJ | £123,000 | 21/03/2014 | Semi-detached |
| 4 WATFORD BRIDGE ROAD, NEW MILLS, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK22 4HJ | £86,000 | 20/09/2002 | Semi-detached |
| 4 WATFORD BRIDGE ROAD, NEW MILLS, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK22 4HJ | £57,000 | 28/05/1999 | Semi-detached |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 5 DIGLANDS AVENUE, NEW MILLS, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK22 4JD | £378,000 | 10/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 101 HIGH HILL ROAD, NEW MILLS, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK22 4HN | £195,000 | 26/09/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 59 BATEMILL ROAD, NEW MILLS, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK22 4EW | £460,000 | 15/09/2025 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] WATFORD BRIDGE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE UNIT 5B WATFORD BRIDGE ROAD, NEW MILLS, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK22 4HJ | £150,000 | 25/02/2025 | Other |
| CALDBECK, 47 BATEMILL ROAD, NEW MILLS, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK22 4EW | £360,000 | 19/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 3 WATFORD BRIDGE ROAD, NEW MILLS, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK22 4HJ | £140,000 | 24/10/2022 | Terraced |
| 22 PARKWAY, NEW MILLS, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK22 4DU | £250,000 | 15/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 57 BATEMILL ROAD, NEW MILLS, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK22 4EW | £305,000 | 19/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 10 POPLAR AVENUE, NEW MILLS, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK22 4HR | £165,000 | 22/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 3 DIGLANDS AVENUE, NEW MILLS, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK22 4JD | £350,000 | 24/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 14 MILL POND AVENUE, NEW MILLS, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK22 4HL | £220,500 | 22/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 53 BEECH AVENUE, NEW MILLS, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK22 4HU | £167,750 | 17/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 8 MILL POND AVENUE, NEW MILLS, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK22 4HL | £192,000 | 16/08/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 13 LIME AVENUE, NEW MILLS, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK22 4HT | £185,000 | 13/08/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 30 PARKWAY, NEW MILLS, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK22 4DU | £240,000 | 26/07/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £145,000 (2 sales)
**Area average:** £266,788 (13 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £303,900 (15 Semi-detached, SK22, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -47.4%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (High Peak). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £813/mo
- **Realistic:** £903/mo
- **Optimistic:** £993/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Southern Greater Manchester (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £898/mo

## Rental Comparables

*Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.*

| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 3 Bed Flat, New Mills Road, SK22 | £1,300/mo | 3 | 1.03 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,300/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.81% (okay)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £162,500
- **Target investor price (1%):** £130,000

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,300/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 9.8%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 10.3×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £515/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 13.3%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £1,739/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 17.2%
- **10y growth:** 16.2%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for High Peak; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 3.2%
- **5y growth (index):** 27.8%
- **10y growth (index):** 65.3%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)

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Property details

Floor area

92 m²

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1930-1949

Last sold

£151,000 Nov 2016

Price per m²

£1,739/m²

Local average

£303,900 (-47.4%)

Deprivation

Decile 2 (6,575 of 33,755)

Street crime

36 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)

Key features

3 Bedrooms,
2 Reception Rooms
gardens to front and rear
Double Glazing
Gas central heating
Viewing is a Must

Additional details

Garden: Yes

Description

NO ONWARD CHAIN - This stone built semi detached property situated in a popular area of New Mills close to local amenities and transport links.

The property in brief consists of three bedrooms, two reception rooms, kitchen and dining area, 3 piece white bathroom suite, gardens to front and rear, Double glazing and gas central heating.

Viewing is advised to fully appreciate the size and standard of the accommodation on offer.

Grounds Floor -

Entrance - Entrance to the property is via a uPVC double glazed door leading into the hallway;

Hallway - 15'1 x 7'3 (4.60m x 2.21m) - Good sized open hallway with doors leading to lounge, dining room and kitchen, Stairs to first floor.

Lounge - 13'9 x 11'0 (4.19m x 3.35m) - UPVC double glazed bay window to the front elevation, single panelled radiator and feature fireplace.

First Floor -

Dining Room - 12'6 x 11'0 (3.81m x 3.35m) - UPVC double glazed window to the rear elevation, single panelled radiator.

Kitchen/Diner - 14'5 x 6'7 (4.39m x 2.01m) - Fitted with a range of wall, base and drawer units, with complimentary work surfaces, stainless steel sink and drainer, plumbing for washing machine, oven hob extractor fan, UPVC double glazed window to the rear elevation and wood panelled door to the rear of the property.

First Floor Landing - 8'0 x 7'3 (2.44m x 2.21m) - Doors to all rooms and loft hatch.

Bathroom - 8'2 x 7'3 (2.49m x 2.21m) - Fitted with a white three piece suite, including panelled bath with shower over, low level wc, wash hand basin and pedestal, uPVC double glazed window to the rear elevation, part tilled walls.

Bedroom One - 11'2 x 11'0 (3.40m x 3.35m) - UPVC double glazed window to the front elevation, single panelled radiator and built in wardrobes.

Bedroom Two - 12'8 x 11'0 (3.86m x 3.35m) - UPVC double glazed window to the rear of the property, single panelled radiator.

Bedroom Three - 7'5 x 7'3 (2.26m x 2.21m) - UPVC double glazed window to the front elevation and single panelled radiator.

Externally - To the front of the property is a york stone effect flagged terrace with pathway and to the rear of the property is mainly laid to lawn with a pathway and surrounded by stone built walls.

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Listed by

Whaley Bridge

ROWCLIFFES RESIDENTIAL SALES LTD

Reference: 45157701

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: E

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 16/11/2013

Current heating cost: £1,021/year

Potential heating cost: £593/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £21,520

EPC E or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
Floor insulation (£800 - £1,200)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£20)
Upgrade heating controls (£350 - £450)
Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£9,000 - £14,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

Price history

165% since 1999

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	30/11/2016 (9 years ago)	£151,000	+22.8%
Sold	21/03/2014 (12 years ago)	£123,000	+43%
Sold	20/09/2002 (23 years ago)	£86,000	+50.9%
Sold	28/05/1999 (27 years ago)	£57,000	—

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
5 DIGLANDS AVENUE, NEW MILLS, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK22 4JD	£378,000	10/12/2025	Semi-detached
101 HIGH HILL ROAD, NEW MILLS, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK22 4HN	£195,000	26/09/2025	Semi-detached
59 BATEMILL ROAD, NEW MILLS, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK22 4EW	£460,000	15/09/2025	Semi-detached
Same street WATFORD BRIDGE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE UNIT 5B WATFORD BRIDGE ROAD, NEW MILLS, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK22 4HJ	£150,000	25/02/2025	Other
CALDBECK, 47 BATEMILL ROAD, NEW MILLS, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK22 4EW	£360,000	19/12/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 3 WATFORD BRIDGE ROAD, NEW MILLS, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK22 4HJ	£140,000	24/10/2022	Terraced
22 PARKWAY, NEW MILLS, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK22 4DU	£250,000	15/07/2022	Semi-detached
57 BATEMILL ROAD, NEW MILLS, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK22 4EW	£305,000	19/05/2022	Semi-detached
10 POPLAR AVENUE, NEW MILLS, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK22 4HR	£165,000	22/04/2022	Semi-detached
3 DIGLANDS AVENUE, NEW MILLS, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK22 4JD	£350,000	24/09/2021	Semi-detached
14 MILL POND AVENUE, NEW MILLS, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK22 4HL	£220,500	22/09/2021	Semi-detached
53 BEECH AVENUE, NEW MILLS, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK22 4HU	£167,750	17/09/2021	Semi-detached
8 MILL POND AVENUE, NEW MILLS, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK22 4HL	£192,000	16/08/2021	Semi-detached
13 LIME AVENUE, NEW MILLS, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK22 4HT	£185,000	13/08/2021	Semi-detached
30 PARKWAY, NEW MILLS, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK22 4DU	£240,000	26/07/2021	Semi-detached

Street average: £145,000 (2 sales)

Area average: £266,788 (13 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 17.2%

10y growth 16.2%

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

1y (index) 3.2%

5y (index) 27.8%

10y (index) 65.3%

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 Southern Greater Manchester: £898/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View SK22 4HJ

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	New Mills, Hayfield Road / opposite Ellescroft	0.2 miles
Bus stop	New Mills, Hayfield Road / adjacent Ellescroft	0.2 miles
Shop	R Studio	0.6 miles
Shop	Rubies Rags	0.6 miles
Train station	New Mills Central	0.9 miles
Train station	New Mills Newtown	1.2 miles
Hospital	Corbar hall	8.2 miles
University	University of Derby, Buxton	8.4 miles
Hospital	Newlands Care Home	8.7 miles
University	Fallowfield Reception and Richmond Amenities Building	10.4 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	16
Public order	6
Anti-social behaviour	4
Burglary	3
Criminal damage and arson	3
Drugs	1
Other crime	1
Other theft	1
Vehicle crime	1
Total incidents	36

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
St George's CofE Primary School	Primary	0.5 miles	Requires improvement — 3 Apr 2022
Thornsett Primary School (High Peak Federation)	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 23 Jun 2024
New Mills School	Secondary	0.5 miles	Requires improvement — 20 Oct 2022
New Mills Primary School	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 18 Dec 2013
New Mills Nursery School	Nursery	0.7 miles	Good — 9 Jan 2013

Rental Comparables

Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.

Title	Rent	Beds	Distance	As seen on
3 Bed Flat, New Mills Road, SK22	£1,300/mo	3	1.03 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,300/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.81%

Max investor price (0.8%) £162,500

Target investor price (1%) £130,000

Gross yield 9.8%

Cost-to-rent ratio 10.3×

Monthly cashflow £515/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 13.3%

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).
Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).

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