For sale Flat

51 DEVONSHIRE PLACE

BUXTON, DERBYSHIRE SK17 6GP

1 beds 1 baths 635 sq ft Listed 7 Nov 2024 (-661d)

£214,950

Reduced on 22 Jun 2026

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# 1 bedroom apartment for sale (SK17 6GP)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 51 DEVONSHIRE PLACE, BUXTON, DERBYSHIRE SK17 6GP |
| Price | £214,950 |
| Bedrooms | 1 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | B |
| Floor area | 59 m² |
| Last sold | £242,699 Oct 2023 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** B
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 29/09/2032
- **Current heating cost:** £18/year

## Description

**A premium retirement lifestyle opportunity in the heart of historic Buxton.** This exceptionally bright, south-facing one-bedroom second-floor apartment within Devonshire Place perfectly blends independent living with total peace of mind. Boasting elevated town views stretching toward Solomon’s Temple and Grinlow Woods, the beautifully presented accommodation features a light-filled living room and an adjoining fully equipped kitchen with an as-new oven, fridge/freezer, and an electrically operated window. The flexible double bedroom features an enviable walk-in wardrobe with fitted shelving, sitting alongside an accessible bathroom with a walk-in shower and a separate, practical utility room. Residents enjoy an elite "all-in-one" lifestyle package supported by 24-hour on-site staffing, an emergency pendant call system, a private in-house bistro, a booked guest suite, and beautifully manicured communal gardens. For complete ease of living, a fixed monthly fee covers all external maintenance, water rates, and even a weekly domestic apartment clean, whilst an allocated parking space and a secure mobility scooter charging bay complete this highly desirable home.

Unmatched in its central location, this accessible development sits just a short, level stroll from the iconic Buxton Crescent, the Opera House, and the Pavilion Gardens. Day-to-day shopping is entirely effortless with Waitrose, local cafes, a new Gail's Bakery, and the Springs Shopping Centre right on your doorstep. Transport links are unparalleled for the area, with the adjacent bus stops—including the 199 airport service—and the neighbouring Buxton railway station offering direct, regular links into Manchester. Perfect for those wishing to enjoy independent living alongside a vibrant local community and the world-class annual Buxton International Festival, viewing is highly recommended.

## Property Photos

- ![Photo](/listings/photos/154706429/735762)
- ![Living Area](/listings/photos/154706429/735765) - Living Area
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/154706429/735767) - Kitchen
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/154706429/735769)
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/154706429/735771)
- ![Entrance Hall](/listings/photos/154706429/735773) - Entrance Hall
- ![Entrance Hall](/listings/photos/154706429/735774) - Entrance Hall
- ![Living Area](/listings/photos/154706429/735776) - Living Area
- ![Living Area](/listings/photos/154706429/735778) - Living Area
- ![Living Area](/listings/photos/154706429/735780) - Living Area
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/154706429/735782) - Kitchen
- ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/154706429/735783) - Bedroom
- ![Shower Room](/listings/photos/154706429/735785) - Shower Room

## Floorplans

- ![All](/listings/photos/154706429/735787) - All

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 51 DEVONSHIRE PLACE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6GP | £242,699 | 31/10/2023 | Flat |

## 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 DEVONSHIRE PLACE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6GP | £240,000 | 14/11/2025 | Flat |
| 28 DEVONSHIRE PLACE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6GP | £282,199 | 28/07/2023 | Flat |
| 40 DEVONSHIRE PLACE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6GP | £300,360 | 30/03/2023 | Flat |
| 56 DEVONSHIRE PLACE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6GP | £305,085 | 30/03/2023 | Flat |
| 60 DEVONSHIRE PLACE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6GP | £281,460 | 30/03/2023 | Flat |
| 36 DEVONSHIRE PLACE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6GP | £205,860 | 30/03/2023 | Flat |
| 31 DEVONSHIRE PLACE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6GP | £220,035 | 30/03/2023 | Flat |
| 63 DEVONSHIRE PLACE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6GP | £253,110 | 30/03/2023 | Flat |
| 37 DEVONSHIRE PLACE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6GP | £290,910 | 30/03/2023 | Flat |
| 50 DEVONSHIRE PLACE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6GP | £215,310 | 30/03/2023 | Flat |
| 32 DEVONSHIRE PLACE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6GP | £215,310 | 30/03/2023 | Flat |
| 25 DEVONSHIRE PLACE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6GP | £205,860 | 30/03/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] DEVONSHIRE PLACE 42 STATION ROAD, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6GP | £228,999 | 24/02/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] DEVONSHIRE PLACE 40 STATION ROAD, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6GP | £320,000 | 16/02/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] DEVONSHIRE PLACE 60 STATION ROAD, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6GP | £300,000 | 16/02/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] DEVONSHIRE PLACE 63 STATION ROAD, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6GP | £270,000 | 16/02/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] DEVONSHIRE PLACE 37 STATION ROAD, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6GP | £310,000 | 16/02/2023 | Flat |
| 36 DEVONSHIRE PLACE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6GP | £220,000 | 16/02/2023 | Flat |
| 31 DEVONSHIRE PLACE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6GP | £235,000 | 16/02/2023 | Flat |
| 19 DEVONSHIRE PLACE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6GP | £320,000 | 16/02/2023 | Flat |
| 50 DEVONSHIRE PLACE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6GP | £230,000 | 16/02/2023 | Flat |
| 24 DEVONSHIRE PLACE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6GP | £305,000 | 16/02/2023 | Flat |
| 32 DEVONSHIRE PLACE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6GP | £230,000 | 16/02/2023 | Flat |
| 25 DEVONSHIRE PLACE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6GP | £220,000 | 16/02/2023 | Flat |
| 26 DEVONSHIRE PLACE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6GP | £230,000 | 16/02/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] DEVONSHIRE PLACE 4 STATION ROAD, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6GP | £134,312 | 23/01/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] DEVONSHIRE PLACE 33 STATION ROAD, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6GP | £138,313 | 23/01/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] DEVONSHIRE PLACE 13 STATION ROAD, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6GP | £254,999 | 22/12/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] DEVONSHIRE PLACE 22 STATION ROAD, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6GP | £229,999 | 25/11/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] DEVONSHIRE PLACE 1 STATION ROAD, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6GP | £324,999 | 09/11/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] DEVONSHIRE PLACE 8 STATION ROAD, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6GP | £314,999 | 04/11/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] DEVONSHIRE PLACE 7 STATION ROAD, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6GP | £137,280 | 31/10/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] DEVONSHIRE PLACE 52 STATION ROAD, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6GP | £235,499 | 31/10/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] DEVONSHIRE PLACE 39 STATION ROAD, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6GP | £334,999 | 28/10/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] DEVONSHIRE PLACE 29 STATION ROAD, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6GP | £213,999 | 28/10/2022 | Flat |

**Street average:** £249,893 (15 sales)
**Area average:** £250,275 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £214,500 (13 Flat, SK17, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +0.2%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £835/mo
- **Realistic:** £928/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,021/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Peaks & Dales (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £474/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 1 Bed Flat, Lightwood Road, SK17 | £800/mo | 1 | 0.22 miles | OpenRent |
| 1 Bed Flat, Eagle Parade, SK17 | £665/mo | 1 | 0.34 miles | OpenRent |
| Studio Flat, Eagle Parade, SK17 | £430/mo | 1 | 0.34 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £632/mo (3 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.31% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £83,125
- **Target investor price (1%):** £66,500

*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 £665/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 3.7%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 26.9×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-273/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -5.3%

*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:** £3,643/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 39.1%
- **10y growth:** 89.6%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for High Peak; Flats and maisonettes series; as of May 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 0.3%
- **5y growth (index):** 12.8%
- **10y growth (index):** 37.8%

## 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

Tenure

LEASEHOLD (995 years remaining on lease)

Floor area

59 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Last sold

£242,699 Oct 2023

Price per m²

£3,643/m²

Local average

£214,500 (+0.2%)

Deprivation

Decile 8 (24,748 of 33,755)

Street crime

200 incidents within 1 mile (Jun 2026)

Key features

SOUTH FACING apartment with VIEWS
Leasehold Second Floor Apartment ( 997 Years Remaing)
Assisted Living Apartment in Central Buxton
Convenient Transport Links to Manchester and Manchester Airport
One Bedroom
Large Open-Plan Reception Room
Spacious Wetroom
Allocated Parking Space
Tax Band B
EPC Rating B

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Private garden
Listed property: No
Restrictions: No
Required access: No
Rights of way: No
Flooded in last 5 years: No
Flood defences: No

Description

A premium retirement lifestyle opportunity in the heart of historic Buxton. This exceptionally bright, south-facing one-bedroom second-floor apartment within Devonshire Place perfectly blends independent living with total peace of mind. Boasting elevated town views stretching toward Solomon’s Temple and Grinlow Woods, the beautifully presented accommodation features a light-filled living room and an adjoining fully equipped kitchen with an as-new oven, fridge/freezer, and an electrically operated window. The flexible double bedroom features an enviable walk-in wardrobe with fitted shelving, sitting alongside an accessible bathroom with a walk-in shower and a separate, practical utility room. Residents enjoy an elite "all-in-one" lifestyle package supported by 24-hour on-site staffing, an emergency pendant call system, a private in-house bistro, a booked guest suite, and beautifully manicured communal gardens. For complete ease of living, a fixed monthly fee covers all external maintenance, water rates, and even a weekly domestic apartment clean, whilst an allocated parking space and a secure mobility scooter charging bay complete this highly desirable home.
Unmatched in its central location, this accessible development sits just a short, level stroll from the iconic Buxton Crescent, the Opera House, and the Pavilion Gardens. Day-to-day shopping is entirely effortless with Waitrose, local cafes, a new Gail's Bakery, and the Springs Shopping Centre right on your doorstep. Transport links are unparalleled for the area, with the adjacent bus stops—including the 199 airport service—and the neighbouring Buxton railway station offering direct, regular links into Manchester. Perfect for those wishing to enjoy independent living alongside a vibrant local community and the world-class annual Buxton International Festival, viewing is highly recommended.

Listed by

Chapel-en-le-Frith

Sutherland Reay

Reference: 154706429

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: B

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 30/09/2022

Expiry date: 29/09/2032

Current heating cost: £18/year

Potential heating cost: £18/year

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Registered land (INSPIRE)

This location falls inside an HM Land Registry INSPIRE registered freehold polygon.

Building plot (shared): ~268,391 m² (66.32 acres) (area is for the building, not the flat)

Source: HM Land Registry INSPIRE Index Polygons.

Floorplans

All

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Listed for sale	—	£214,950	-11.4%
Sold	31/10/2023 (2 years ago)	£242,699	—

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 DEVONSHIRE PLACE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6GP	£240,000	14/11/2025	Flat
28 DEVONSHIRE PLACE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6GP	£282,199	28/07/2023	Flat
40 DEVONSHIRE PLACE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6GP	£300,360	30/03/2023	Flat
56 DEVONSHIRE PLACE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6GP	£305,085	30/03/2023	Flat
60 DEVONSHIRE PLACE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6GP	£281,460	30/03/2023	Flat
36 DEVONSHIRE PLACE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6GP	£205,860	30/03/2023	Flat
31 DEVONSHIRE PLACE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6GP	£220,035	30/03/2023	Flat
63 DEVONSHIRE PLACE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6GP	£253,110	30/03/2023	Flat
37 DEVONSHIRE PLACE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6GP	£290,910	30/03/2023	Flat
50 DEVONSHIRE PLACE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6GP	£215,310	30/03/2023	Flat
32 DEVONSHIRE PLACE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6GP	£215,310	30/03/2023	Flat
25 DEVONSHIRE PLACE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6GP	£205,860	30/03/2023	Flat
Same street DEVONSHIRE PLACE 42 STATION ROAD, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6GP	£228,999	24/02/2023	Flat
Same street DEVONSHIRE PLACE 40 STATION ROAD, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6GP	£320,000	16/02/2023	Flat
Same street DEVONSHIRE PLACE 60 STATION ROAD, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6GP	£300,000	16/02/2023	Flat
Same street DEVONSHIRE PLACE 63 STATION ROAD, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6GP	£270,000	16/02/2023	Flat
Same street DEVONSHIRE PLACE 37 STATION ROAD, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6GP	£310,000	16/02/2023	Flat
36 DEVONSHIRE PLACE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6GP	£220,000	16/02/2023	Flat
31 DEVONSHIRE PLACE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6GP	£235,000	16/02/2023	Flat
19 DEVONSHIRE PLACE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6GP	£320,000	16/02/2023	Flat
50 DEVONSHIRE PLACE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6GP	£230,000	16/02/2023	Flat
24 DEVONSHIRE PLACE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6GP	£305,000	16/02/2023	Flat
32 DEVONSHIRE PLACE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6GP	£230,000	16/02/2023	Flat
25 DEVONSHIRE PLACE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6GP	£220,000	16/02/2023	Flat
26 DEVONSHIRE PLACE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6GP	£230,000	16/02/2023	Flat
Same street DEVONSHIRE PLACE 4 STATION ROAD, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6GP	£134,312	23/01/2023	Flat
Same street DEVONSHIRE PLACE 33 STATION ROAD, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6GP	£138,313	23/01/2023	Flat
Same street DEVONSHIRE PLACE 13 STATION ROAD, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6GP	£254,999	22/12/2022	Flat
Same street DEVONSHIRE PLACE 22 STATION ROAD, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6GP	£229,999	25/11/2022	Flat
Same street DEVONSHIRE PLACE 1 STATION ROAD, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6GP	£324,999	09/11/2022	Flat
Same street DEVONSHIRE PLACE 8 STATION ROAD, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6GP	£314,999	04/11/2022	Flat
Same street DEVONSHIRE PLACE 7 STATION ROAD, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6GP	£137,280	31/10/2022	Flat
Same street DEVONSHIRE PLACE 52 STATION ROAD, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6GP	£235,499	31/10/2022	Flat
Same street DEVONSHIRE PLACE 39 STATION ROAD, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6GP	£334,999	28/10/2022	Flat
Same street DEVONSHIRE PLACE 29 STATION ROAD, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6GP	£213,999	28/10/2022	Flat

Street average: £249,893 (15 sales)

Area average: £250,275 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 39.1%

10y growth 89.6%

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

1y (index) 0.3%

5y (index) 12.8%

10y (index) 37.8%

Rental Range

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

Low £835/mo

Realistic £928/mo

Optimistic £1,021/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → High Peak.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Peaks & Dales: £474/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View SK17 6GP

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Buxton, Station Road / Railway Station	0.0 miles
Shop	Specsavers	0.1 miles
Shop	Grape Tree	0.1 miles
Train station	Buxton	0.1 miles
University	University of Derby, Buxton	0.2 miles
Hospital	Corbar hall	0.4 miles
Train station	Buxton Miniature Railway	0.4 miles
Hospital	Buxton Hospital & Corbar Birth Centre	0.9 miles
University	Tovell Building, Buxton & Leek College	11.6 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	69
Anti-social behaviour	44
Public order	21
Criminal damage and arson	19
Shoplifting	19
Burglary	9
Other theft	6
Vehicle crime	5
Drugs	3
Other crime	2
Bicycle theft	1
Robbery	1
Theft from the person	1
Total incidents	200

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
St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy	Secondary	0.2 miles	Requires improvement — 9 Feb 2023
St Anne's Catholic Voluntary Academy	Primary	0.2 miles	Good — 7 Feb 2023
Buxton and Leek College	Other	0.2 miles	— (No rating)
Buxton Infant School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 30 Jan 2024
Fairfield Infant and Nursery School	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 14 Nov 2018

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
1 Bed Flat, Lightwood Road, SK17	£800/mo	1	0.22 miles	OpenRent
1 Bed Flat, Eagle Parade, SK17	£665/mo	1	0.34 miles	OpenRent
Studio Flat, Eagle Parade, SK17	£430/mo	1	0.34 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £632/mo (3 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.31%

Max investor price (0.8%) £83,125

Target investor price (1%) £66,500

Gross yield 3.7%

Cost-to-rent ratio 26.9×

Monthly cashflow £-273/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI -5.3%

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).