18 The Wharf, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2LA is a leasehold flat built between 2003-2006. The property offers approximately 646 square feet of living space and is situated on the 3rd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £87,371 , which equates to approximately £135 per square foot. It was last sold on 13 May 2024 for £84,000. Since then, the value has increased by £3,371, representing a 4.0% increase, or approximately 2.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £87,371 is:

  • 61.4% lower than the average property price on The Wharf
  • 61.0% lower than the average in the LU7 2LA postcode area
  • and 76.0% 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 22 January 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
2003-2006
Interior Size
646 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
3rd floor
Price (estimate)
£87,371
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£135
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

18 The Wharf, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, LU7 2LA has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 22 Jan 2024.

This property uses electric room heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 24 Oct 2013. The rating of C is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 2.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from poor to very poor, while the heating system type remained the same (room heaters, electric).
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from very good to good.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 83% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU7 2LA

58 th / 60
Price Rank
61% lower than average
48 th / 53
Size Rank
9% smaller than average
52 nd / 53
Price Per Sq FT Rank
57% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LU7 2LA , this flat's estimated value ranks 58th out of 60. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 52th out of 53 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 48th out of 53 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£87,371
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+4 %
13 May 2024
£84,000
Leasehold
+2.4 %
10 Dec 2020
£82,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £223,000
sale date: 3 Oct 2025
rooms: 3
size: 732 sq ft
sale price: £245,000
sale date: 5 Sep 2025
rooms: 4
size: 635 sq ft
sale price: £84,000
sale date: 30 Jun 2025
rooms: 3
size: 708 sq ft
sale price: £245,000
sale date: 16 Jan 2025
rooms: 3
size: 721 sq ft
sale price: £204,000
sale date: 15 Sep 2023

Data Sources

The property at 18 The Wharf, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2LA appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 13 May 2024. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 22 Jan 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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