40 Knaves Hill, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2UD is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 936 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 £345,145 , which equates to approximately £369 per square foot. It was last sold on 14 Jun 2019 for £272,500. Since then, the value has increased by £72,645, representing a 26.7% increase, or approximately 4.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £345,145 is:

  • 4.8% higher than the average property price on Knaves Hill
  • 8.6% lower than the average in the LU7 2UD postcode area
  • and 5.4% 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 once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 29 July 2024, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
936 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£345,145
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£369
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

40 Knaves Hill, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, LU7 2UD has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 29 Jul 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 6 Aug 2014. The rating of C remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 2.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system changed from warm air, mains gas to boiler and radiators, mains gas, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The hot water system was changed from gas multipoint to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from average to good.
  • The wall energy efficiency changing from good to average, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, filled cavity.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 69% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU7 2UD

21 st / 27
Price Rank
9% lower than average
10 th / 18
Size Rank
5% smaller than average
13 th / 18
Price Per Sq FT Rank
4% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LU7 2UD , this house's estimated value ranks 21th out of 27. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 13th out of 18 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 10th out of 18 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£345,145
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+27 %
14 Jun 2019
£272,500
Leasehold
+21.1 %
9 Mar 2015
£225,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 904 sq ft
sale price: £390,000
sale date: 28 Sep 2023
rooms: 5
size: 1076 sq ft
sale price: £475,000
sale date: 11 Oct 2022
rooms: 5
size: 1052 sq ft
sale price: £319,000
sale date: 24 Jan 2019
rooms: 5
size: 904 sq ft
sale price: £281,000
sale date: 29 Nov 2017
rooms: 5
size: 893 sq ft
sale price: £315,000
sale date: 3 May 2017

Data Sources

The property at 40 Knaves Hill, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2UD appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 14 Jun 2019. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 29 Jul 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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