20 Chequers Lane, Pitstone, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 9AG is a freehold detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,518 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £619,794 , which equates to approximately £408 per square foot. It was last sold on 8 Jun 2017 for £540,000. Since then, the value has increased by £79,794, representing a 14.8% increase, or approximately 1.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £619,794 is:

  • 14.2% lower than the average property price on Chequers Lane
  • 15.8% lower than the average in the LU7 9AG postcode area
  • and 70.0% 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 21 April 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1518 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£619,794
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£408
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

20 Chequers Lane, Pitstone, Leighton Buzzard, Aylesbury Vale, Buckinghamshire, LU7 9AG has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 21 Apr 2016.

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 triple glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 28 Oct 2014, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 16.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from boiler and radiators, oil to boiler and radiators, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • 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, 50mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The windows were upgraded from multiple glazing throughout to fully triple glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 17% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 88% 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, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully triple glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 88% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU7 9AG

19 th / 28
Price Rank
16% lower than average
7 th / 13
Size Rank
1% smaller than average
10 th / 13
Price Per Sq FT Rank
15% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LU7 9AG , this house's estimated value ranks 19th out of 28. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 10th out of 13 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 13 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£619,794
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+15 %
8 Jun 2017
£540,000
Leasehold
+19.7 %
31 Mar 2015
£451,000
Leasehold
+27.5 %
1 Apr 2014
£353,665
Leasehold
+138.2 %
19 May 1998
£148,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 8
size: 1367 sq ft
sale price: £695,000
sale date: 3 Nov 2021
rooms: 8
size: 1722 sq ft
sale price: £850,000
sale date: 24 Nov 2020
rooms: 7
size: 1647 sq ft
sale price: £488,000
sale date: 11 Dec 2015
rooms: 7
size: 1744 sq ft
sale price: £405,000
sale date: 29 Jul 2013
rooms: 7
size: 1496 sq ft
sale price: £457,000
sale date: 21 Apr 2004

Data Sources

The property at 20 Chequers Lane, Pitstone, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 9AG appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 8 Jun 2017. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 21 Apr 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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