44 HILL DRIVE
HIGH PEAK, WHALEY BRIDGE, DERBYSHIRE SK23 7BH
Living Room Kitchen/Diner Photo 3 Photo 4 Photo 5 Front Porch Hallway Hallway Living Room Living Room Kitchen/Diner Kitchen/Diner Kitchen/Diner Rear Porch Rear Porch Bedroom Bedroom Sunroom Sunroom Bedroom Bathroom Bathroom WC Bedroom Bedroom Study/Library Study/Library Study/Library Spa Room Photo 30 Photo 31 Photo 32 Photo 33 Photo 34 Photo 35 Living Room Kitchen / Diner Photo 38 Photo 39 Photo 40 Front Porch Front Porch Entrance Hallway Living Room Living Room Kitchen / Diner Kitchen / Diner Rear Porch Bedroom One Bedroom One Bedroom Two Bedroom Two Sunroom Sunroom Bedroom Three Bedroom Three Bathroom Bathroom Study / Library Study / Library Study / Library Study / Library Spa Room Spa Room Utility / Storage Utility / Storage Photo 67 Photo 68 Photo 69 Photo 70 Photo 71 Photo 72
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Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Council tax band
D
Last sold
£189,950 Oct 2001
Local average
£414,918 (+10.9%)
Deprivation
Decile 7 (21,272 of 33,755)
Street crime
20 incidents within 1 mile (Jun 2026)
Key features
- Detached Freehold Bungalow Offered With No Onward Chain
- Elevated Whaley Bridge Position With Far-Reaching Views
- Three Bedrooms Plus Versatile Study/Library
- Spacious Dual-Aspect Living Room Filled With Natural Light
- Sunroom Overlooking Beautifully Established Tiered Gardens
- Unique Spa Room, Shower Room and Separate WC
- Detached Garage, Driveway Parking and Private Outdoor Space
- Tax Bd. D | EPC Rtg. D
Additional details
- Electricity
- Mains supply
- Water
- Mains supply
- Sewerage
- Mains supply
- Heating
- Gas central
- Parking
- Garage, Driveway
- Garden
- Front garden, Rear garden
- Listed property
- No
- Restrictions
- No
- Required access
- No
- Rights of way
- No
- Flooded in last 5 years
- No
- Flood defences
- No
Description
Outside, the property is surrounded by attractive landscaped gardens designed to make the most of its peaceful setting. The tiered rear garden offers a private retreat with patio seating areas and mature planting, while the front aspect benefits from an open outlook across adjoining lawned areas, enhancing the sense of space and the stunning views. Completing the package is a detached garage, driveway parking and a location that combines tranquillity with convenient access to the amenities and transport links of Whaley Bridge.
EPC Rating: D
Listed by
Chapel-en-le-Frith
Sutherland Reay
Reference: 166273847
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
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Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Floorplans
All
Ground Floor
First Floor
Garage
3D floor plan
EPC Graphs
EPC 1
FENSA Certificates
This property has 3 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #4369183
Property Details
Street: 44 Hill Drive
Town: Whaley Bridge
Postcode: SK23 7BH
Installation Details
Items: 8 windows
Certificate Issued: 17/09/2007
Work Completed: 11/09/2007
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
FENSA Certificate #4338605
Property Details
Street: 44 Hill Drive
Town: Whaley Bridge
Postcode: SK23 7BH
Installation Details
Items: 7 windows
Certificate Issued: 19/12/2006
Work Completed: 12/12/2006
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
FENSA Certificate #3080720
Property Details
Street: 44 Hill Drive
Town: Whaley Bridge
Postcode: SK23 7BH
Installation Details
Items: 1 door
Certificate Issued: 03/10/2005
Work Completed: 08/09/2005
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 | — | £460,000 | +142.2% |
| Sold | 19/10/2001 (24 years ago) | £189,950 | — |
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 23 HILL DRIVE, WHALEY BRIDGE, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK23 7BH | £475,000 | 14/07/2025 | Detached |
| 9 MEADOWFIELD, WHALEY BRIDGE, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK23 7AX | £469,653 | 18/12/2023 | Detached |
| 16 MEADOWSIDE, WHALEY BRIDGE, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK23 7AZ | £475,000 | 07/12/2023 | Detached |
| ROBINS LODGE WHALEY LANE, WHALEY BRIDGE, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK23 7BA | £850,000 | 16/11/2023 | Detached |
| 31 MEADOWFIELD, WHALEY BRIDGE, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK23 7AX | £352,000 | 01/11/2023 | Detached |
| OAKLANDS, 42 HOCKERLEY LANE, WHALEY BRIDGE, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK23 7AU | £1,025,000 | 27/10/2023 | Detached |
| 14 YEARDSLEY GREEN, WHALEY BRIDGE, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK23 7RY | £270,000 | 16/12/2022 | Detached |
| 12 LOW MEADOW, WHALEY BRIDGE, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK23 7AY | £480,000 | 30/11/2022 | Detached |
| 21 STONEHEADS, WHALEY BRIDGE, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK23 7BB | £500,000 | 15/09/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 28B HILL DRIVE, WHALEY BRIDGE, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK23 7BH | £380,000 | 31/08/2022 | Detached |
| 4 LOW MEADOW, WHALEY BRIDGE, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK23 7AY | £485,000 | 01/08/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 10 HILL DRIVE, WHALEY BRIDGE, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK23 7BH | £470,000 | 24/06/2022 | Detached |
| 7 MEADOW CLOSE, WHALEY BRIDGE, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK23 7BD | £350,000 | 22/06/2022 | Detached |
| 84 JODRELL ROAD, WHALEY BRIDGE, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK23 7AR | £295,000 | 14/03/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 2 HILL DRIVE, WHALEY BRIDGE, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK23 7BH | £575,000 | 10/03/2022 | Detached |
| 16 MEADOWFIELD, WHALEY BRIDGE, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK23 7AX | £392,000 | 10/03/2022 | Detached |
| 8 ECCLES CLOSE, WHALEY BRIDGE, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK23 7RS | £317,500 | 30/11/2021 | Detached |
| Same street 26 HILL DRIVE, WHALEY BRIDGE, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK23 7BH | £395,000 | 17/09/2021 | Detached |
| 9 MEADOWSIDE, WHALEY BRIDGE, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK23 7AZ | £395,000 | 17/08/2021 | Detached |
Street average: £459,000 (5 sales)
Area average: £475,440 (14 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 May 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 Southern Greater Manchester: £898/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Jodrell Road | 0.3 miles |
| Shop | Alton Cars | 0.4 miles |
| Shop | Soothe | 0.4 miles |
| Train station | Whaley Bridge | 0.4 miles |
| Bus stop | Whaley Bridge, Buxton Road / opposite Railway Station | 0.5 miles |
| Train station | Furness Vale | 1.1 miles |
| Hospital | Cavendish Hospital | 5.8 miles |
| University | University of Derby, Buxton | 6.0 miles |
| Hospital | Buxton Health Centre | 6.3 miles |
| University | University of Manchester Fallowfield Campus | 11.8 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total incidents | 20 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whaley Bridge Primary School | Primary | 0.6 miles | Good — 22 Sep 2022 |
| Taxal and Fernilee CofE Primary School | Primary | 0.7 miles | Good — 14 May 2012 |
| Furness Vale Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 1.0 miles | — (Inspected (no overall grade)) |
| Buxworth Primary School | Primary | 1.1 miles | Good — 1 Dec 2022 |
| High Peak School | Other | 1.3 miles | Good — 26 Jan 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).