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WHALEY LANE, WHALEY BRIDGE, HIGH PEAK SK23 7BA

4 beds 1 baths 1,195 sq ft Listed 20 Mar 2026 (-134d)

£595,000

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# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (SK23 7BA)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 69, WHALEY LANE, WHALEY BRIDGE, HIGH PEAK SK23 7BA |
| Price | £595,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | F |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1967-1975 |
| Floor area | 111 m² |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 17/01/2026 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting)
- **Current heating cost:** £961/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £17,900

### Recommendations
- B (£500 - £1,500)
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- G (£350 - £450)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£5,000 - £8,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9888-6054-7299-3556-1910)

## Description

No Onward Chain – A Rare Opportunity in a Prime Semi-Rural Setting. ‘Dilston House’ presents a rare chance to acquire a substantial, extended detached residence set on a generous plot at the edge of open countryside. Enjoying an enviable position, the property lies within approximately 0.5 miles of Whaley Bridge village centre and its train station (Manchester–Buxton line), offering convenient public transport links to Stockport, Manchester and Manchester Airport. Beautifully balanced and thoughtfully extended, the accommodation briefly comprises: a welcoming entrance hall, sitting room, lounge, games room, study/office, spacious dining kitchen, utility room, and downstairs WC. To the first floor, a light and airy landing leads to four well proportioned bedrooms and a modern family bathroom. Externally, the property continues to impress with a dual driveway, detached garage, and a generous paved entertainment patio perfect for outdoor dining and social gatherings. Mature borders and abundant green foliage surround the home, creating a high degree of privacy and an idyllic backdrop for long summer evenings. A superb family home in a highly desirable location, offered with no onward chain and ready for its next chapter.

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## Property Photos

- ![Rear Elevation](/listings/photos/173529266/1634220) - Rear Elevation
- ![Dining Kitchen](/listings/photos/173529266/1634221) - Dining Kitchen
- ![Lounge](/listings/photos/173529266/1634222) - Lounge
- ![Sitting Room](/listings/photos/173529266/1634223) - Sitting Room
- ![Office/Study](/listings/photos/173529266/1634224) - Office/Study
- ![Bedroom One](/listings/photos/173529266/1634225) - Bedroom One
- ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/173529266/1634226) - Rear Garden
- ![Utility Room](/listings/photos/173529266/1634227) - Utility Room
- ![Moder Style Kitchen](/listings/photos/173529266/1634228) - Moder Style Kitchen
- ![Bedroom Three](/listings/photos/173529266/1634229) - Bedroom Three
- ![Inglernook Fireplace](/listings/photos/173529266/1634230) - Inglernook Fireplace
- ![Family Bathroom](/listings/photos/173529266/1634231) - Family Bathroom
- ![Lounge](/listings/photos/173529266/1634232) - Lounge
- ![Dining Kitchen](/listings/photos/173529266/1634233) - Dining Kitchen
- ![Sitting Room](/listings/photos/173529266/1634234) - Sitting Room
- ![Front Elevation](/listings/photos/173529266/1634235) - Front Elevation
- ![Rear Elevation](/listings/photos/173529266/1634236) - Rear Elevation
- ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/173529266/1634237) - Rear Garden

## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/173529266/1634238) - Floorplan

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/173529266/1634239) - EPC Rating Graph

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #11885618
- **Address:** 69 Whaley Lane, Whaley Bridge, SK23 7BA
- **Certificate Issued:** 11/10/2016
- **Work Completed:** 08/08/2016
- **Items:** 2 window(s), 2 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #12925726
- **Address:** 69 Whaley Lane, Whaley Bridge, SK23 7BA
- **Certificate Issued:** 07/05/2018
- **Work Completed:** 26/03/2018
- **Items:** 3 window(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 69 WHALEY LANE, WHALEY BRIDGE, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK23 7BA | £330,000 | 04/12/2015 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 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 |
| [Same street] 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 |
| INVERBEG RESERVOIR ROAD, WHALEY BRIDGE, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK23 7BW | £728,500 | 26/09/2022 | Detached |
| 4 LOW MEADOW, WHALEY BRIDGE, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK23 7AY | £485,000 | 01/08/2022 | 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 |
| 16 MEADOWFIELD, WHALEY BRIDGE, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK23 7AX | £392,000 | 10/03/2022 | Detached |
| ROCKLANDS START LANE, WHALEY BRIDGE, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK23 7BP | £625,500 | 17/02/2022 | Detached |
| 8 ECCLES CLOSE, WHALEY BRIDGE, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK23 7RS | £317,500 | 30/11/2021 | Detached |
| WOODCOTE START LANE, WHALEY BRIDGE, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK23 7BP | £831,500 | 09/11/2021 | Detached |
| RAKE END START LANE, WHALEY BRIDGE, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK23 7BP | £700,000 | 30/09/2021 | Detached |
| 9 MEADOWSIDE, WHALEY BRIDGE, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK23 7AZ | £395,000 | 17/08/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £850,000 (1 sale)
**Area average:** £511,978 (16 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £414,918 (25 Detached, SK23, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +43.4%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £826/mo
- **Realistic:** £918/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,010/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,396/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.15% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £114,750
- **Target investor price (1%):** £91,800

*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 Area rent estimate.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £5,360/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 9%
- **10y growth:** 15%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for High Peak; Detached series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 0.5%
- **5y growth (index):** 24%
- **10y growth (index):** 56.1%

## 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)

Rear Elevation Dining Kitchen Lounge Sitting Room Office/Study Bedroom One Rear Garden Utility Room Moder Style Kitchen Bedroom Three Inglernook Fireplace Family Bathroom Lounge Dining Kitchen Sitting Room Front Elevation Rear Elevation Rear Garden

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

111 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1967-1975

Price per m²

£5,360/m²

Local average

£414,918 (+43.4%)

Deprivation

Decile 8 (25,552 of 33,755)

Street crime

26 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

No Onward Chain
Extended Detached
Four Bedrooms
Four Receptions
Dining Kitchen
Large Plot
Detached Garage

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

Listed by

Disley

Countrywide UK Sales - Connells

Reference: 173529266

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

This certificate expired on 17/01/2026. A new EPC may be required before the property can be marketed or let.

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 18/01/2016

Expiry date: 17/01/2026 (expired)

Current heating cost: £961/year

Potential heating cost: £658/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £17,900

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

Recommendations

Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
Upgrade heating controls (£350 - £450)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£5,000 - £8,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan

EPC Graphs

EPC Rating Graph

FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #11885618

Property Details

Street: 69 Whaley Lane

Town: Whaley Bridge

Postcode: SK23 7BA

Installation Details

Items: 2 windows and 2 doors

Certificate Issued: 11/10/2016

Work Completed: 08/08/2016

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #12925726

Property Details

Street: 69 Whaley Lane

Town: Whaley Bridge

Postcode: SK23 7BA

Installation Details

Items: 3 windows

Certificate Issued: 07/05/2018

Work Completed: 26/03/2018

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	—	£595,000	+80.3%
Sold	04/12/2015 (10 years ago)	£330,000	—

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
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
Same street 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
INVERBEG RESERVOIR ROAD, WHALEY BRIDGE, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK23 7BW	£728,500	26/09/2022	Detached
4 LOW MEADOW, WHALEY BRIDGE, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK23 7AY	£485,000	01/08/2022	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
16 MEADOWFIELD, WHALEY BRIDGE, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK23 7AX	£392,000	10/03/2022	Detached
ROCKLANDS START LANE, WHALEY BRIDGE, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK23 7BP	£625,500	17/02/2022	Detached
8 ECCLES CLOSE, WHALEY BRIDGE, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK23 7RS	£317,500	30/11/2021	Detached
WOODCOTE START LANE, WHALEY BRIDGE, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK23 7BP	£831,500	09/11/2021	Detached
RAKE END START LANE, WHALEY BRIDGE, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK23 7BP	£700,000	30/09/2021	Detached
9 MEADOWSIDE, WHALEY BRIDGE, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK23 7AZ	£395,000	17/08/2021	Detached

Street average: £850,000 (1 sale)

Area average: £511,978 (16 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 9%

10y growth 15%

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

1y (index) 0.5%

5y (index) 24%

10y (index) 56.1%

Rental Range

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

Low £826/mo

Realistic £918/mo

Optimistic £1,010/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → High Peak.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Southern Greater Manchester: £1,396/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View SK23 7BA

Address

69 Whaley Lane

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Jodrell Road	0.2 miles
Train station	Whaley Bridge	0.3 miles
Shop	Ticket Office	0.3 miles
Shop	Whaley Bridge Garage	0.3 miles
Bus stop	Whaley Bridge, Buxton Road / adjacent Railway Station	0.3 miles
Train station	Furness Vale	1.3 miles
Hospital	Corbar hall	5.5 miles
University	University of Derby, Buxton	5.8 miles
Hospital	Buxton Hospital & Corbar Birth Centre	6.6 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	13
Anti-social behaviour	3
Public order	3
Shoplifting	3
Other theft	2
Burglary	1
Theft from the person	1
Total incidents	26

Within 1 mile during May 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	0.4 miles	Good — 22 Sep 2022
Taxal and Fernilee CofE Primary School	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 14 May 2012
Buxworth Primary School	Primary	1.1 miles	Good — 1 Dec 2022
Furness Vale Primary and Nursery School	Primary	1.3 miles	— (Inspected (no overall grade))
High Peak School	Other	1.4 miles	Good — 26 Jan 2023

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.15%

Max investor price (0.8%) £114,750

Target investor price (1%) £91,800

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).