25 Ship Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2LW is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 463 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £279,943 , which equates to approximately £605 per square foot. It was last sold on 5 May 2021 for £237,000. Since then, the value has increased by £42,943, representing a 18.1% increase, or approximately 3.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £279,943 is:

  • 1.2% lower than the average property price on Ship Road
  • 13.5% lower than the average in the LU7 2LW postcode area
  • and 23.2% 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 17 June 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
463 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£279,943
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£605
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

25 Ship Road, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, LU7 2LW has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 17 Jun 2024.

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 2 Nov 2011, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 50%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric storage heaters to boiler and radiators, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, off-peak to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from partial double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU7 2LW

10 th / 15
Price Rank
13% lower than average
10 th / 14
Size Rank
28% smaller than average
2 nd / 14
Price Per Sq FT Rank
20% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU7 2LW , this house's estimated value ranks 10th out of 15. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 14 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 10th out of 14 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£279,943
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+18 %
5 May 2021
£237,000
Leasehold
+24.1 %
24 Jun 2016
£191,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 441 sq ft
sale price: £235,000
sale date: 6 Jan 2025
rooms: 4
size: 441 sq ft
sale price: £218,000
sale date: 18 Oct 2024
rooms: 3
size: 495 sq ft
sale price: £235,000
sale date: 24 Jan 2023
rooms: 3
size: 495 sq ft
sale price: £275,000
sale date: 16 Dec 2022
rooms: 2
size: 452 sq ft
sale price: £125,000
sale date: 5 Jun 2014

Data Sources

The property at 25 Ship Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2LW appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 5 May 2021. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 17 Jun 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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