17 Queen Street, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1BZ is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 753 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £288,542 , which equates to approximately £383 per square foot. It was last sold on 28 Apr 2021 for £244,000. Since then, the value has increased by £44,542, representing a 18.3% increase, or approximately 3.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £288,542 is:

  • 16.3% lower than the average property price on Queen Street
  • 25.7% lower than the average in the LU7 1BZ postcode area
  • and 20.9% lower 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 1 December 2020, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
753 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£288,542
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£383
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

17 Queen Street, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, LU7 1BZ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 1 Dec 2020.

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 mostly double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 24 Oct 2008. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 7.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 75 mm loft insulation to pitched, 150 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from partial double glazing to mostly double glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 20% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 71% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Mostly double glazing
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 71% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU7 1BZ

25 th / 27
Price Rank
26% lower than average
18 th / 24
Size Rank
25% smaller than average
14 th / 24
Price Per Sq FT Rank
1% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LU7 1BZ , this house's estimated value ranks 25th out of 27. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 14th out of 24 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 18th out of 24 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£288,542
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+18 %
28 Apr 2021
£244,000
Leasehold
+87.7 %
24 Jun 2009
£130,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 678 sq ft
sale price: £280,000
sale date: 4 Oct 2024
rooms: 5
size: 700 sq ft
sale price: £299,500
sale date: 30 Aug 2024
rooms: 5
size: 721 sq ft
sale price: £280,000
sale date: 21 Jul 2023
rooms: 5
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £308,000
sale date: 25 Nov 2022
rooms: 4
size: 721 sq ft
sale price: £285,000
sale date: 29 Apr 2022

Data Sources

The property at 17 Queen Street, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1BZ appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 28 Apr 2021. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 1 Dec 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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