21 Columba Drive, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3YN is a freehold detached property built between 1967-1975. 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 £430,834 , which equates to approximately £426 per square foot. It was last sold on 28 Mar 2024 for £395,000. Since then, the value has increased by £35,834, representing a 9.1% increase, or approximately 5.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £430,834 is:

  • 20.2% lower than the average property price on Columba Drive
  • 14.6% lower than the average in the LU7 3YN postcode area
  • and 18.1% 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 2 August 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
1012 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£430,834
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£426
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

21 Columba Drive, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, LU7 3YN has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 2 Aug 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 23 Aug 2013. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 7.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The wall energy efficiency changing from good to average, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, filled cavity.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 22% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 57% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 57% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to LU7 3YN

20 th / 20
Price Rank
15% lower than average
11 th / 13
Size Rank
13% smaller than average
11 th / 13
Price Per Sq FT Rank
2% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LU7 3YN , this house's estimated value ranks 20th out of 20. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 11th 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 11th out of 13 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£430,834
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+9 %
28 Mar 2024
£395,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1109 sq ft
sale price: £390,000
sale date: 30 Aug 2024
rooms: 6
size: 1066 sq ft
sale price: £425,000
sale date: 20 Oct 2017
rooms: 6
size: 1076 sq ft
sale price: £386,000
sale date: 17 Oct 2016
rooms: 6
size: 1076 sq ft
sale price: £275,000
sale date: 24 Feb 2015
rooms: 6
size: 864 sq ft
sale price: £233,000
sale date: 24 Feb 2012

Data Sources

The property at 21 Columba Drive, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, LU7 3YN appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 28 Mar 2024. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 2 Aug 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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