16 Chestnut Hill, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2TR is a freehold detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 1,830 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have six bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £700,288 , which equates to approximately £383 per square foot. It was last sold on 23 Apr 2014 for £395,000. Since then, the value has increased by £305,288, representing a 77.3% increase, or approximately 6.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £700,288 is:

  • 2.0% higher than the average property price on Chestnut Hill
  • 10.8% higher than the average in the LU7 2TR postcode area
  • and 92.0% higher 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 23 January 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
1830 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£700,288
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£383
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

16 Chestnut Hill, Leighton Buzzard, South Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, LU7 2TR has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 23 Jan 2025.

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 31 Dec 2014, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 40.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 25 mm loft insulation to pitched, 270 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 92% of 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, 270 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 92% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU7 2TR

3 rd / 28
Price Rank
11% higher than average
4 th / 21
Size Rank
30% bigger than average
13 th / 21
Price Per Sq FT Rank
15% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LU7 2TR , this house's estimated value ranks 3rd out of 28. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 13th out of 21 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 4th out of 21 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£700,288
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+77 %
23 Apr 2014
£395,000
Leasehold
+113.5 %
15 May 1998
£185,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 8
size: 1905 sq ft
sale price: £865,000
sale date: 12 Jan 2023
rooms: 7
size: 1841 sq ft
sale price: £610,000
sale date: 14 Oct 2022
rooms: 8
size: 1614 sq ft
sale price: £450,000
sale date: 4 Nov 2015
rooms: 7
size: 1593 sq ft
sale price: £380,000
sale date: 26 Sep 2013

Data Sources

The property at 16 Chestnut Hill, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2TR appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 23 Apr 2014. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 23 Jan 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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