48 Old Road, Linslade, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2RE is a leasehold flat built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 980 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £239,735 , which equates to approximately £245 per square foot. It was last sold on 4 Apr 2022 for £230,000. Since then, the value has increased by £9,735, representing a 4.2% increase, or approximately 1.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £239,735 is:

  • 20.3% higher than the average property price on Old Road
  • 22.6% higher than the average in the LU7 2RE postcode area
  • and 34.3% 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 30 May 2018, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
980 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£239,735
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£245
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

48 Old Road, Linslade, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, LU7 2RE has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 30 May 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 10 Oct 2012. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 1.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from good to very good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, limited insulation (assumed) to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 17% of fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with efficiency changing from poor to very poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Very Good
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to LU7 2RE

13 th / 49
Price Rank
23% higher than average
7 th / 40
Size Rank
56% bigger than average
34 th / 40
Price Per Sq FT Rank
21% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LU7 2RE , this flat's estimated value ranks 13th out of 49. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 34th out of 40 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 7th out of 40 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£239,735
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+4 %
4 Apr 2022
£230,000
Leasehold
+2.2 %
14 Sep 2018
£225,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1044 sq ft
sale price: £130,000
sale date: 23 Oct 2009
rooms: 5
size: 1055 sq ft
sale price: £141,500
sale date: 18 Jul 2008
rooms: 5
size: 1033 sq ft
sale price: £97,000
sale date: 4 Oct 2002
rooms: 5
size: 1055 sq ft
sale price: £37,500
sale date: 2 Jul 1999

Data Sources

The property at 48 Old Road, Linslade, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2RE appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 4 Apr 2022. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 30 May 2018. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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