43 Chestnut Hill, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2TR is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 1,227 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £675,439 , which equates to approximately £550 per square foot. It was last sold on 26 Mar 2021 for £550,000. Since then, the value has increased by £125,439, representing a 22.8% increase, or approximately 4.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £675,439 is:

  • 1.6% lower than the average property price on Chestnut Hill
  • 6.9% higher than the average in the LU7 2TR postcode area
  • and 85.2% 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 30 April 2018, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Detached Bungalow
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
1227 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£675,439
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£550
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

43 Chestnut Hill, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, LU7 2TR has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 30 Apr 2018.

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 Nov 2008, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 142.3%.

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 system was changed from from main system, no cylinderstat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from flat, insulated (assumed) to pitched, insulated at rafters, changing energy efficiency from average to poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, insulated at rafters
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to LU7 2TR

12 th / 28
Price Rank
7% higher than average
13 th / 21
Size Rank
13% smaller than average
7 th / 21
Price Per Sq FT Rank
23% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU7 2TR , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 12th out of 28. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 7th out of 21 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 13th out of 21 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£675,439
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+23 %
26 Mar 2021
£550,000
Leasehold
+77.4 %
24 Jul 2009
£310,000
Leasehold
+8 %
30 Apr 2004
£287,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 8
size: 1905 sq ft
sale price: £865,000
sale date: 12 Jan 2023
rooms: 4
size: 1001 sq ft
sale price: £520,000
sale date: 29 Nov 2024
rooms: 4
size: 1055 sq ft
sale price: £289,000
sale date: 27 May 2009
rooms: 5
size: 1098 sq ft
sale price: £415,000
sale date: 10 Dec 2018
rooms: 5
size: 907 sq ft
sale price: £280,000
sale date: 27 Jun 2014

Data Sources

The property at 43 Chestnut Hill, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2TR appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 26 Mar 2021. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 30 Apr 2018. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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