499 Bideford Green, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2UA is a freehold detached property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 1,206 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 £485,182 , which equates to approximately £402 per square foot. It was last sold on 20 Aug 2013 for £263,000. Since then, the value has increased by £222,182, representing a 84.5% increase, or approximately 6.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £485,182 is:

  • 37.6% higher than the average property price on Bideford Green
  • 1.6% lower than the average in the LU7 2UA postcode area
  • and 33.0% higher than the average price for Leighton Buzzard as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 inspections). 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 27 September 2013, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
1206 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£485,182
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£402
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

499 Bideford Green, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, LU7 2UA has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 27 Sep 2013.

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 30 Aug 2013. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 4.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 25 mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The windows were upgraded from mostly double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 93% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 8% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from very good to very poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 8% of fixed outlets
Very Poor

Compared to LU7 2UA

12 th / 17
Price Rank
2% lower than average
6 th / 8
Size Rank
1% smaller than average
7 th / 8
Price Per Sq FT Rank
0% same as average

Compared to other properties in LU7 2UA , this house's estimated value ranks 12th out of 17. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 7th out of 8 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 6th out of 8 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£485,182
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+84 %
20 Aug 2013
£263,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 7
size: 1238 sq ft
sale price: £375,000
sale date: 1 Dec 2016
rooms: 6
size: 1292 sq ft
sale price: £395,000
sale date: 15 Apr 2016
rooms: 6
size: 1249 sq ft
sale price: £262,000
sale date: 9 Jan 2014
rooms: 5
size: 1157 sq ft
sale price: £205,000
sale date: 7 Nov 2008
rooms: 5
size: 1152 sq ft
sale price: £239,995
sale date: 24 Sep 2007

Data Sources

The property at 499 Bideford Green, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, LU7 2UA appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 20 Aug 2013. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 27 Sep 2013. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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