HERNSTONE LEA
CHURCH LANE, BUXTON, PEAK FOREST, DERBYSHIRE SK17 8EL
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
217 m²
Year built
England and Wales: 1967-1975
Last sold
£357,500 Aug 2016
Price per m²
£1,959/m²
Local average
£444,400 (-4.4%)
Deprivation
Decile 6 (16,916 of 33,755)
Street crime
0 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- *Guide Price £425,000 - £450,000*
- Superb Detached Family Home Finished to a High Standard
- Four/Five Double Bedrooms, Two with Fitted Wardrobes
- Three Reception Rooms with Feature Fireplaces
- Attractive Kitchen with Integral Appliances, Oak Worktops & Oil-Fired Aga with Separate Utility & Boiler Room
- Modern Four-Piece Bathroom, Two En-Suite Shower Rooms & Cloakroom WC
- Beautifully Presented Gardens with Covered Outdoor Bar/Entertainment Area
- Large Plot with Ample Off-Road Parking & Carport
- Excellent Potential to Extend (STPP)
- Lovely Rural Setting Bordering the Peak District National Park
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
- Listed property
- No
- Restrictions
- No
- Required access
- No
- Rights of way
- No
- Flooded in last 5 years
- No
- Flood defences
- No
Description
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Council Tax Band: F
Local Authority: High Peak
LEGAL DISCLAIMER:
These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate are set out as a general guideline and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Intending Purchasers should not rely on them as statements of representation of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. Please note that we have not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services including heating and so cannot verify they are in working order or fit for their purpose. Furthermore, Solicitors should confirm moveable items described in the sales particulars and, in fact, included in the sale since circumstances do change during the marketing or negotiations. Although we try to ensure accuracy, if measurements are used in this listing, they may be approximate. Therefore if intending Purchasers need accurate measurements to order carpeting or to ensure existing furniture will fit, they should take such measurements themselves. Photographs are reproduced general information and it must not be inferred that any item is included for sale with the property.
TENURE
To be confirmed by the Vendor’s Solicitors
POSSESSION
Vacant possession upon completion
VIEWING
Viewing strictly by appointment through The Express Estate Agency
Listed by
Nationwide
The Express Estate Agency
Reference: 172030511
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
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Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
FENSA Certificates
This property has 4 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #10935156
Property Details
Street: 37 Church Lane
Town: Peak Forest
Postcode: SK17 8EL
Installation Details
Items: 3 windows
Certificate Issued: 04/05/2015
Work Completed: 18/03/2015
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
FENSA Certificate #5840654
Property Details
Street: 37 Church Lane
Town: Peak Forest
Postcode: SK17 8EL
Installation Details
Items: 2 windows and 1 door
Certificate Issued: 21/07/2008
Work Completed: 29/04/2008
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
FENSA Certificate #5054294
Property Details
Street: 37 Church Lane
Town: Peak Forest
Postcode: SK17 8EL
Installation Details
Items: 2 windows
Certificate Issued: 24/09/2007
Work Completed: 23/08/2007
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
FENSA Certificate #4201854
Property Details
Street: 37 Church Lane
Town: Peak Forest
Postcode: SK17 8EL
Installation Details
Items: 3 windows
Certificate Issued: 07/11/2006
Work Completed: 17/10/2006
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
43% since 2004
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 01/08/2016 (9 years ago) | £357,500 | +23.3% |
| Sold | 27/04/2009 (17 years ago) | £290,000 | +16% |
| Sold | 02/04/2004 (22 years ago) | £250,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEDLICOTE FARM, PEAK FOREST, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 8EG | £685,000 | 01/06/2023 | Detached |
| 2 CHAMBER KNOWLE, PEAK FOREST, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 8EG | £372,500 | 02/09/2021 | Detached |
Area average: £528,750 (2 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 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: £898/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Address
37 Church Lane
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shop | Mootiful Milk Shack | 1.2 miles |
| Bus stop | Small Knowle End | 2.0 miles |
| Bus stop | Peak Dale, Batham Gate Road / adjacent Old Station | 2.1 miles |
| Shop | Stella Motors | 2.4 miles |
| Train station | Dove Holes | 2.6 miles |
| Train station | Chapel-en-le-Frith | 3.6 miles |
| University | University of Derby, Buxton | 5.0 miles |
| Hospital | Cavendish Hospital | 5.0 miles |
| Hospital | Buxton Health Centre | 5.3 miles |
| University | Cliff College | 9.0 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Total incidents | 0 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peak Forest Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 0.1 miles | Good — 29 Jun 2015 |
| Peak Dale Primary School | Primary | 2.5 miles | — (Inspected (no overall grade)) |
| Dove Holes CofE Primary School | Primary | 2.5 miles | Good — 17 Mar 2024 |
| The Meadows | Other | 2.6 miles | Good — 10 Jul 2023 |
| Castleton CofE Primary School | Primary | 3.2 miles | Good — 10 Jun 2024 |
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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).