5 ASHFORD DRIVE
BUXTON, DERBYSHIRE SK17 9GQ
Listing type
Property details
Listing category
Auction
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
77 m²
Council tax band
B
EPC rating
B
Last sold
£274,510 Oct 2023
Price per m²
£2,922/m²
Local average
£316,864 (-29%)
Deprivation
Decile 5 (16,321 of 33,755)
Street crime
19 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- FOR SALE BY AUCTION– T & C’s apply
- SUBJECT TO RESERVE PRICE
- BUYERS FEES APPLY
- 10% DEPOSIT PAYABLE
- SPACIOUS THREE BEDROOM PROPERTY
- NO ONWARD CHAIN
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
Auctioneer Comments - This property is for sale by Modern Method of Auction allowing the buyer and seller to complete within a 56 Day Reservation
Period. Interested parties’ personal data will be shared with the Auctioneer (iamsold Ltd).
If considering a mortgage, inspect and consider the property carefully with your lender before bidding. A Buyer Information
Pack is provided, which you must view before bidding. The buyer is responsible for the Pack fee. For the most recent
information on the Buyer Information Pack fee, please contact the iamsold team.
The buyer signs a Reservation Agreement and makes payment of a Non-Refundable Reservation Fee of 4.5% of the purchase
price inc VAT, subject to a minimum of £6,600 inc. VAT. This Fee is paid to reserve the property to the buyer during the
Reservation Period and is paid in addition to the purchase price. The Fee is considered within calculations for stamp duty.
Services may be recommended by the Agent/Auctioneer in which they will receive payment from the service provider if the
service is taken. Payment varies but will be no more than £960 inc. VAT. These services are optional.
Hallway - Composite entrance door, radiator, wood-effect flooring, and stairs to the first floor.
Living Room - 4.90m x 3.58m (16'1 x 11'9) - Two UPVC double glazed windows, radiator, and wood-effect flooring.
Kitchen Diner - 3.18m x 4.57m (10'5 x 15) - UPVC double glazed double doors and a window to the rear. Fitted wall and base units, four-ring gas hob, integrated oven, stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer tap, integrated fridge freezer, washing machine, and dishwasher. Radiator, under-stairs storage cupboard, and wood-effect flooring.
Landing - Built-in cupboard, radiator, and loft access.
Bedroom One - 3.56m x 2.54m (11'8 x 8'4) - UPVC double glazed window, two built-in wardrobes, and a radiator.
En Suite - 1.32m x 2.54m (max) (4'4 x 8'4 (max)) - UPVC double glazed window, walk-in shower cubicle with wall-mounted electric shower, pedestal wash basin with mixer tap, WC with push flush, radiator, tiled walls, and wood-effect flooring.
Bedrooms Two - 3.07m x 2.57m (10'1 x 8'5) - UPVC double glazed window, built-in wardrobe, and radiator.
Bedroom Three - 2.64m x 1.91m (8'8 x 6'3) - uPVC double glazed window, built-in wardrobe, and radiator.
Bathroom - 1.88m x 1.65m (6'2 x 5'5) - UPVC double glazed window, bath with wall-mounted shower over, pedestal wash basin with mixer tap, WC with push flush, radiator, part-tiled walls, and wood-effect flooring.
Exterior - To the front of the property is a tarmac driveway providing off-road parking. To the rear is an enclosed garden with a paved patio area, lawn, and space for a garden shed.
Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax Band: C
EPC Rating: B
Listed by
Buxton
Petty Real
Reference: 160945136
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: B
Potential rating: A
Inspection date: 27/07/2023
Current heating cost: £534/year
Potential heating cost: £534/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £9,500
Recommendations
- Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 06/10/2023 (2 years ago) | £274,510 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 HEATHFIELD NOOK ROAD, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9RX | £235,000 | 08/12/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 191 BURLOW ROAD, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9PR | £260,000 | 24/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 9 ASHFORD DRIVE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9GQ | £315,795 | 10/11/2023 | Detached |
| 22 LIME KILN WAY, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9GH | £290,000 | 22/09/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 24 LIME KILN WAY, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9GH | £290,500 | 21/09/2023 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 7 ASHFORD DRIVE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9GQ | £284,995 | 30/06/2023 | Detached |
| 51 HOPTON WOOD WAY, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9GT | £267,995 | 30/06/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 6 HEATHFIELD NOOK ROAD, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9RX | £193,000 | 11/05/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 70 HOPTON WOOD WAY, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9GT | £289,995 | 20/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 6 HILL HEAD DRIVE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9GS | £270,995 | 28/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 4 HILL HEAD DRIVE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9GS | £269,995 | 28/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 37 QUARTZ DRIVE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9GD | £284,995 | 30/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 8 HILL HEAD DRIVE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9GS | £280,995 | 30/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 17 QUARTZ DRIVE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9GD | £245,000 | 23/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 35 QUARTZ DRIVE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9GD | £268,995 | 09/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 148 BURLOW ROAD, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9PP | £207,500 | 28/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 68 HOPTON WOOD WAY, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9GT | £247,995 | 24/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 5 WINGFIELD CRESCENT, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9GY | £246,995 | 22/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 6 WINGFIELD CRESCENT, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9GY | £279,995 | 17/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 7 BEE LOW ROAD, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9GF | £112,500 | 17/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 10 HILL HEAD DRIVE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9GS | £246,995 | 17/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 14 HILL HEAD DRIVE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9GS | £265,495 | 27/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
Street average: £300,395 (2 sales)
Area average: £252,747 (20 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: Semi-detached. As of March 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 Peaks & Dales: £693/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Burlow Road | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Barson Grove, Burlow | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Harpur Stores | 0.5 miles |
| Shop | ALDI | 0.7 miles |
| Hospital | Buxton Hospital & Corbar Birth Centre | 1.3 miles |
| Hospital | Buxton Health Centre | 1.8 miles |
| Train station | Buxton Miniature Railway | 2.0 miles |
| Train station | Buxton | 2.2 miles |
| University | University of Derby, Buxton | 2.2 miles |
| University | Tovell Building, Buxton & Leek College | 10.1 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total incidents | 19 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harpur Hill Primary School | Primary | 1.0 miles | Good — 28 Apr 2019 |
| Buxton Junior School | Primary | 1.5 miles | Good — 1 Dec 2017 |
| Buxton Community School | Secondary | 1.7 miles | Good — 6 Jun 2013 |
| Buxton Infant School | Primary | 1.9 miles | Good — 30 Jan 2024 |
| Fairfield Endowed CofE (C) Junior School | Primary | 1.9 miles | Good — 16 Jun 2019 |
Rental Comparables
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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).