34 Vandyke Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3HH is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 484 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 £210,367 , which equates to approximately £434 per square foot. It was last sold on 9 Oct 2023 for £197,500. Since then, the value has increased by £12,867, representing a 6.5% increase, or approximately 3.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £210,367 is:

  • 35.3% lower than the average property price on Vandyke Road
  • 28.2% lower than the average in the LU7 3HH postcode area
  • and 42.3% 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 20 June 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
484 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£210,367
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£434
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

34 Vandyke Road, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, LU7 3HH has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 20 Jun 2023.

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 Mar 2011, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 14.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from average to poor, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250 mm loft insulation to pitched, 270 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from very good to good.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 83% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 270 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU7 3HH

31 st / 37
Price Rank
28% lower than average
29 th / 29
Size Rank
33% smaller than average
3 rd / 29
Price Per Sq FT Rank
8% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU7 3HH , this house's estimated value ranks 31th out of 37. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd out of 29 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 29th out of 29 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£210,367
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+7 %
9 Oct 2023
£197,500
Leasehold
+0.8 %
26 Jun 2020
£196,000
Leasehold
-5.8 %
2 Mar 2018
£208,000
Leasehold
+18 %
18 Sep 2015
£176,250
Leasehold
+56 %
17 Aug 2012
£113,000
Leasehold
+113.2 %
23 Jul 1999
£53,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 538 sq ft
sale price: £86,950
sale date: 22 Nov 2002
rooms: 3
size: 527 sq ft
sale price: £130,000
sale date: 18 Jul 2005
rooms: 3
size: 506 sq ft
sale price: £101,000
sale date: 28 Feb 2003
rooms: 3
size: 527 sq ft
sale price: £33,000
sale date: 13 Apr 1995

Data Sources

The property at 34 Vandyke Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3HH appears six times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 9 Oct 2023. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 20 Jun 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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