26 New Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2LX is a freehold terraced property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 657 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £302,057 , which equates to approximately £460 per square foot. It was last sold on 14 Sep 2022 for £291,500. Since then, the value has increased by £10,557, representing a 3.6% increase, or approximately 1.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £302,057 is:

  • 6.4% lower than the average property price on New Road
  • 19.1% lower than the average in the LU7 2LX postcode area
  • and 17.2% 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 6 April 2022, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
657 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£302,057
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£460
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

26 New Road, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, LU7 2LX has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 6 Apr 2022.

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 17 May 2011. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 1.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • 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 wall construction or insulation changed from solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed) to solid brick, with external insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in all fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 89% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (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, with external insulation
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 89% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU7 2LX

16 th / 29
Price Rank
19% lower than average
20 th / 22
Size Rank
41% smaller than average
1 st / 22
Price Per Sq FT Rank
37% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU7 2LX , this house's estimated value ranks 16th out of 29. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 22 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 20th out of 22 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£302,057
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+4 %
14 Sep 2022
£291,500
Leasehold
+12.1 %
4 May 2018
£260,000
Leasehold
+42.5 %
2 Sep 2013
£182,500
Leasehold
0 %
5 Aug 2011
£182,500
Leasehold
+7.4 %
26 Jan 2007
£169,995
Leasehold
+42.9 %
31 Oct 2003
£119,000
Leasehold
+68.2 %
23 Apr 2001
£70,750
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 743 sq ft
sale price: £232,000
sale date: 14 Apr 2020
rooms: 3
size: 581 sq ft
sale price: £55,000
sale date: 25 Mar 1998
rooms: 3
size: 581 sq ft
sale price: £55,000
sale date: 25 Mar 1998
rooms: 4
size: 624 sq ft
sale price: £154,500
sale date: 2 Dec 2005
rooms: 3
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £144,000
sale date: 8 Aug 2005

Data Sources

The property at 26 New Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2LX appears seven times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 14 Sep 2022. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 6 Apr 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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