36 Lochy Drive, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2XY is a freehold terraced property built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 431 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 £196,832 , which equates to approximately £457 per square foot. It was last sold on 5 Sep 1997 for £36,500. Since then, the value has increased by £160,332, representing a 439.3% increase, or approximately 15.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £196,832 is:

  • 42.3% lower than the average property price on Lochy Drive
  • 40.5% lower than the average in the LU7 2XY postcode area
  • and 46.0% lower than the average price for Leighton Buzzard as a whole

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
431 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£196,832
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£457
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

36 Lochy Drive, Leighton Buzzard, South Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, LU7 2XY has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 28 May 2020.

This property uses electric room heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 8 Mar 2010, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 15.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from room heaters, mains gas to room heaters, electric, changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from average to poor, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 50mm loft insulation to pitched, 75 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The windows were upgraded from single glazed to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 20% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to good.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 75 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to LU7 2XY

29 th / 32
Price Rank
40% lower than average
17 th / 27
Size Rank
39% smaller than average
18 th / 27
Price Per Sq FT Rank
2% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LU7 2XY , this house's estimated value ranks 29th out of 32. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 18th out of 27 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 17th out of 27 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£196,832
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+439 %
5 Sep 1997
£36,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 423 sq ft
sale price: £189,950
sale date: 16 Nov 2017
rooms: 2
size: 420 sq ft
sale price: £112,000
sale date: 11 Jul 2014
rooms: 2
size: 420 sq ft
sale price: £117,000
sale date: 19 Jun 2013
rooms: 2
size: 420 sq ft
sale price: £118,000
sale date: 22 Jun 2012
rooms: 2
size: 420 sq ft
sale price: £107,000
sale date: 27 Aug 2004

Data Sources

The property at 36 Lochy Drive, Leighton Buzzard, South Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, LU7 2XY appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 5 Sep 1997. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 28 May 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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