12 Poplar Close, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3BS is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 614 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £404,771 , which equates to approximately £660 per square foot. It was last sold on 7 Jul 2016 for £303,000. Since then, the value has increased by £101,771, representing a 33.6% increase, or approximately 3.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £404,771 is:

  • 12.8% lower than the average property price on Poplar Close
  • 14.6% lower than the average in the LU7 3BS postcode area
  • and 11.0% 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 29 January 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Semi-Detached Bungalow
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
614 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£404,771
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£660
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

12 Poplar Close, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, LU7 3BS has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 29 Jan 2014.

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 21 Jan 2011, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 24.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 83% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 83% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU7 3BS

30 th / 39
Price Rank
15% lower than average
20 th / 27
Size Rank
25% smaller than average
12 th / 27
Price Per Sq FT Rank
14% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU7 3BS , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 30th out of 39. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 12th out of 27 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 20th out of 27 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£404,771
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+34 %
7 Jul 2016
£303,000
Leasehold
+175.5 %
22 Jun 2001
£110,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £435,000
sale date: 11 Jul 2025
rooms: 3
size: 667 sq ft
sale price: £375,000
sale date: 6 Sep 2024
rooms: 3
size: 635 sq ft
sale price: £295,000
sale date: 31 May 2024
rooms: 3
size: 581 sq ft
sale price: £375,000
sale date: 1 Dec 2022
rooms: 3
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £340,000
sale date: 18 Dec 2020

Data Sources

The property at 12 Poplar Close, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3BS appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 7 Jul 2016. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 29 Jan 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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