20 Blakedown Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2XJ is a freehold detached property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 1,012 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 £454,783 , which equates to approximately £449 per square foot. It was last sold on 2 Sep 2013 for £250,000. Since then, the value has increased by £204,783, representing a 81.9% increase, or approximately 6.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £454,783 is:

  • 7.1% higher than the average property price on Blakedown Road
  • 4.7% higher than the average in the LU7 2XJ postcode area
  • and 24.7% higher 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 31 January 2013, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
1012 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£454,783
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£449
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

20 Blakedown Road, Leighton Buzzard, South Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, LU7 2XJ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 31 Jan 2013.

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 26 Jan 2010. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 4.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, 150 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 44% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 40% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (average).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 40% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to LU7 2XJ

12 th / 21
Price Rank
5% higher than average
6 th / 12
Size Rank
6% bigger than average
9 th / 12
Price Per Sq FT Rank
1% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LU7 2XJ , this house's estimated value ranks 12th out of 21. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 9th out of 12 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 6th out of 12 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£454,783
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+82 %
2 Sep 2013
£250,000
Leasehold
+21.4 %
24 Mar 2005
£206,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1130 sq ft
sale price: £437,500
sale date: 17 Aug 2017
rooms: 5
size: 1076 sq ft
sale price: £320,000
sale date: 28 Oct 2015
rooms: 5
size: 925 sq ft
sale price: £230,000
sale date: 4 Feb 2011
rooms: 6
size: 1098 sq ft
sale price: £245,000
sale date: 30 Nov 2005

Data Sources

The property at 20 Blakedown Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2XJ appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 2 Sep 2013. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 31 Jan 2013. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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