3 Poplar Close, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3BS is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 635 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 £327,431 , which equates to approximately £516 per square foot. It was last sold on 31 May 2024 for £295,000. Since then, the value has increased by £32,431, representing a 11.0% increase, or approximately 7.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £327,431 is:

  • 29.4% lower than the average property price on Poplar Close
  • 31.0% lower than the average in the LU7 3BS postcode area
  • and 10.2% 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 11 April 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached Bungalow
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
635 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£327,431
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£516
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

3 Poplar Close, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, LU7 3BS has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 11 Apr 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 Jun 2009. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 14.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150 mm loft insulation to pitched, 270 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 14% 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, 270 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 57% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to LU7 3BS

22 nd / 39
Price Rank
31% lower than average
18 th / 27
Size Rank
23% smaller than average
5 th / 27
Price Per Sq FT Rank
11% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LU7 3BS , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 22th out of 39. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 5th out of 27 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 18th out of 27 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£327,431
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+11 %
31 May 2024
£295,000
Leasehold
+44.6 %
12 Aug 2010
£204,000
Leasehold
-8.3 %
30 Sep 2005
£222,500
Leasehold
+247.7 %
20 Jun 1996
£64,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £435,000
sale date: 11 Jul 2025
rooms: 3
size: 667 sq ft
sale price: £375,000
sale date: 6 Sep 2024
rooms: 3
size: 581 sq ft
sale price: £375,000
sale date: 1 Dec 2022
rooms: 3
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £340,000
sale date: 18 Dec 2020
rooms: 3
size: 587 sq ft
sale price: £385,000
sale date: 8 Jul 2019

Data Sources

The property at 3 Poplar Close, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3BS appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 31 May 2024. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 11 Apr 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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