28 Himley Green, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2PY is a leasehold flat built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 624 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £168,574 , which equates to approximately £270 per square foot. It was last sold on 20 Dec 1999 for £51,000. Since then, the value has increased by £117,574, representing a 230.5% increase, or approximately 8.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £168,574 is:

  • 48.9% lower than the average property price on Himley Green
  • 49.9% lower than the average in the LU7 2PY postcode area
  • and 53.8% 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 13 January 2020, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
624 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£168,574
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£270
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

28 Himley Green, Leighton Buzzard, South Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, LU7 2PY has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 13 Jan 2020.

This property uses electric room heaters as its main heating source. A standard tariff electric immersion heater is used to provide hot water. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 12 Jan 2010. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 1.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric storage heaters to room heaters, electric, changing energy efficiency from poor to very poor.
  • The hot water system changed from electric immersion, off-peak to electric immersion, standard tariff, with no change in energy efficiency (very poor).
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 28% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 44% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (average).
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, standard tariff
Very Poor
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 44% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to LU7 2PY

37 th / 40
Price Rank
50% lower than average
23 rd / 31
Size Rank
34% smaller than average
29 th / 31
Price Per Sq FT Rank
24% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LU7 2PY , this flat's estimated value ranks 37th out of 40. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 29th out of 31 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 23th out of 31 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£168,574
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+231 %
20 Dec 1999
£51,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £230,000
sale date: 17 Jan 2025
rooms: 3
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £232,000
sale date: 25 Oct 2022
rooms: 3
size: 624 sq ft
sale price: £190,000
sale date: 21 Dec 2021
rooms: 3
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £198,000
sale date: 13 Sep 2019
rooms: 3
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £168,000
sale date: 28 Feb 2017

Data Sources

The property at 28 Himley Green, Leighton Buzzard, South Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, LU7 2PY appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 20 Dec 1999. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 13 Jan 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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