36 Orchard Drive, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2PL is a freehold detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 1,033 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £498,527 , which equates to approximately £482 per square foot. It was last sold on 6 Dec 2013 for £275,000. Since then, the value has increased by £223,527, representing a 81.3% increase, or approximately 6.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £498,527 is:

  • 14.1% higher than the average property price on Orchard Drive
  • 14.2% higher than the average in the LU7 2PL postcode area
  • and 36.7% higher 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 3 March 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
1033 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£498,527
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£482
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

36 Orchard Drive, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, LU7 2PL has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 3 Mar 2014.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. A standard tariff electric immersion heater is used to provide hot water. The windows are single glazed and double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 23 Aug 2013, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 13.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to electric immersion, standard tariff, with its energy efficiency changing from good to very poor.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from fully double glazed to single glazeddouble glazing.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 46% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 57% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
Electric immersion, standard tariff
Very Poor
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Single glazeddouble glazing
Very Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 57% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to LU7 2PL

7 th / 23
Price Rank
14% higher than average
6 th / 15
Size Rank
1% bigger than average
4 th / 15
Price Per Sq FT Rank
13% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU7 2PL , this house's estimated value ranks 7th out of 23. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 4th out of 15 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 6th out of 15 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£498,527
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+81 %
6 Dec 2013
£275,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 936 sq ft
sale price: £386,200
sale date: 18 Mar 2022

Data Sources

The property at 36 Orchard Drive, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, LU7 2PL appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 6 Dec 2013. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 3 Mar 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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