16 Melfort Drive, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2XN is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 1,066 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £471,601 , which equates to approximately £443 per square foot. It was last sold on 30 Nov 2022 for £446,000. Since then, the value has increased by £25,601, representing a 5.7% increase, or approximately 1.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £471,601 is:

  • 2.6% higher than the average property price on Melfort Drive
  • 1.1% higher than the average in the LU7 2XN postcode area
  • and 29.3% 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 9 October 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
1066 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£471,601
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£443
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

16 Melfort Drive, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, LU7 2XN has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 9 Oct 2023.

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 12 May 2022, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 18.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, limited insulation (assumed) to pitched, no insulation, changing energy efficiency from poor to very poor.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 81% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, no insulation
Very Poor
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 2XN

20 th / 29
Price Rank
1% higher than average
7 th / 23
Size Rank
14% bigger than average
19 th / 23
Price Per Sq FT Rank
11% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LU7 2XN , this house's estimated value ranks 20th out of 29. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 19th out of 23 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 7th out of 23 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£471,601
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+6 %
30 Nov 2022
£446,000
Leasehold
+98.2 %
30 Oct 2009
£225,000
Leasehold
+73.1 %
12 Apr 2001
£130,000
Leasehold
+78.1 %
26 Jul 1995
£73,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 947 sq ft
sale price: £415,000
sale date: 25 Oct 2024
rooms: 6
size: 1023 sq ft
sale price: £470,500
sale date: 23 Jan 2023
rooms: 6
size: 947 sq ft
sale price: £400,000
sale date: 27 Aug 2019
rooms: 4
size: 915 sq ft
sale price: £375,000
sale date: 29 Mar 2019
rooms: 5
size: 1097 sq ft
sale price: £235,000
sale date: 15 Aug 2011

Data Sources

The property at 16 Melfort Drive, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2XN appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 30 Nov 2022. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 9 Oct 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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