1 The Martins Drive, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2TQ is a freehold detached property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 1,335 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £673,695 , which equates to approximately £505 per square foot. It was last sold on 10 Apr 2014 for £380,000. Since then, the value has increased by £293,695, representing a 77.3% increase, or approximately 6.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £673,695 is:

  • 12.5% lower than the average property price on The Martins Drive
  • 15.4% lower than the average in the LU7 2TQ postcode area
  • and 84.7% higher than the average price for Leighton Buzzard as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 20 August 2021, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
1335 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£673,695
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£505
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

1 The Martins Drive, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, LU7 2TQ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 20 Aug 2021.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 27 Jan 2010. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 17.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from flat, limited insulation (assumed) to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to average.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed), improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU7 2TQ

17 th / 19
Price Rank
15% lower than average
11 th / 14
Size Rank
19% smaller than average
7 th / 14
Price Per Sq FT Rank
5% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU7 2TQ , this house's estimated value ranks 17th out of 19. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 7th out of 14 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 11th out of 14 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£673,695
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+77 %
10 Apr 2014
£380,000
Leasehold
+11.8 %
6 Jul 2010
£340,000
Leasehold
+5.4 %
26 Jul 2007
£322,500
Leasehold
+122.4 %
29 Jul 1999
£145,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1507 sq ft
sale price: £580,000
sale date: 22 Mar 2024
rooms: 5
size: 1173 sq ft
sale price: £550,000
sale date: 13 Jan 2022
rooms: 6
size: 1528 sq ft
sale price: £570,000
sale date: 31 Mar 2015
rooms: 6
size: 1496 sq ft
sale price: £375,000
sale date: 22 Jul 2013
rooms: 5
size: 1302 sq ft
sale price: £245,000
sale date: 16 May 2002

Data Sources

The property at 1 The Martins Drive, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2TQ appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 10 Apr 2014. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 20 Aug 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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