3 Sovereign Close, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1FT is a freehold terraced property built in 2012 onwards. The property offers approximately 689 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 £306,667 , which equates to approximately £445 per square foot. It was last sold on 9 Mar 2012 for £160,000. Since then, the value has increased by £146,667, representing a 91.7% increase, or approximately 6.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £306,667 is:

  • 15.8% lower than the average property price on Sovereign Close
  • 12.1% lower than the average in the LU7 1FT postcode area
  • and 18.8% lower than the average price for Leighton Buzzard as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 13 November 2021, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
2012 onwards
Interior Size
689 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£306,667
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£445
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

3 Sovereign Close, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire, LU7 1FT has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 13 Nov 2021.

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 5 Jan 2012, when the property was rated B. The current rating of C reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 3.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from average thermal transmittance 0.11 w/m?k to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (very good).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from average thermal transmittance 0.25 w/m?k to cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (very good).
  • The windows were upgraded from high performance glazing to fully double glazed.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Very Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU7 1FT

19 th / 20
Price Rank
12% lower than average
11 th / 20
Size Rank
18% smaller than average
9 th / 20
Price Per Sq FT Rank
7% higher than average

Sale History

Today
£306,667
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+92 %
9 Mar 2012
£160,000
Freehold

Flood Risk for this Property

Flood risk from rivers and the sea
Very low flood risk
Flood risk from surface water
Very low flood risk
Surface water flood hazard
No mapped risk

* Results are based on Environment Agency flood risk mapping for the property UPRN where available. They are indicative and should not be treated as a site-specific flood survey.

Flood risk from rivers and the sea

This property has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.

River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.

Flood risk from surface water

This property has very low surface water flood risk.

Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.

Flood depth indicators

Rivers and Sea
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk
Surface Water
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 678 sq ft
sale price: £315,000
sale date: 17 Jun 2024
rooms: 3
size: 657 sq ft
sale price: £170,000
sale date: 21 Dec 2011

Data Sources

The property at 3 Sovereign Close, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1FT appears once in HM Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 9 Mar 2012. It also has two Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) records, the earliest dating back to 13 Nov 2021. We use this information to estimate the property's characteristics, flood risk profile and current market value.

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