15 Ship Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2LW is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 495 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 £257,800 , which equates to approximately £521 per square foot. It was last sold on 26 Nov 2018 for £215,000. Since then, the value has increased by £42,800, representing a 19.9% increase, or approximately 2.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £257,800 is:

  • 9.0% lower than the average property price on Ship Road
  • 20.3% lower than the average in the LU7 2LW postcode area
  • and 29.3% lower than the average price for Leighton Buzzard as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 inspections). 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 22 March 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
495 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£257,800
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£521
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

15 Ship Road, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, LU7 2LW has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 22 Mar 2024.

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 have partial double glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 20 Jan 2011, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 6.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system changed from boiler and underfloor heating, mains gas to boiler and radiators, mains gas, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from good to average, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 14% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Average
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Partial double glazing
Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU7 2LW

8 th / 15
Price Rank
20% lower than average
8 th / 14
Size Rank
23% smaller than average
6 th / 14
Price Per Sq FT Rank
4% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU7 2LW , this house's estimated value ranks 8th out of 15. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 6th out of 14 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 8th out of 14 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£257,800
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+20 %
26 Nov 2018
£215,000
Leasehold
+83 %
14 Aug 2009
£117,500
Leasehold
-4.9 %
17 Oct 2003
£123,500
Leasehold
+66.9 %
8 Dec 2000
£74,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 441 sq ft
sale price: £218,000
sale date: 18 Oct 2024

Data Sources

The property at 15 Ship Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2LW appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 26 Nov 2018. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 22 Mar 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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