5 Grove Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1SF is a freehold detached property built between 1950-1966. 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 £367,240 , which equates to approximately £392 per square foot. It was last sold on 15 Feb 2017 for £290,000. Since then, the value has increased by £77,240, representing a 26.6% increase, or approximately 3.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £367,240 is:

  • 4.2% lower than the average property price on Grove Road
  • 32.0% lower than the average in the LU7 1SF postcode area
  • and 0.7% 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 27 December 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached Bungalow
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
936 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£367,240
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£392
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

5 Grove Road, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, LU7 1SF has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 27 Dec 2023.

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 28 May 2011, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 56.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150 mm loft insulation to pitched, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to very poor.
  • The wall energy efficiency changing from good to average, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, filled cavity.
  • The windows were upgraded from mostly double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 50% 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, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU7 1SF

25 th / 37
Price Rank
32% lower than average
22 nd / 31
Size Rank
34% smaller than average
3 rd / 31
Price Per Sq FT Rank
3% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU7 1SF , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 25th out of 37. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd out of 31 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 22th out of 31 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£367,240
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+27 %
15 Feb 2017
£290,000
Leasehold
+18.4 %
14 Jul 2011
£245,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 5
size: 1109 sq ft
sale price: £200,000
sale date: 7 Sep 2007
rooms: 7
size: 1787 sq ft
sale price: £570,000
sale date: 21 Feb 2020
rooms: 3
size: 635 sq ft
sale price: £340,000
sale date: 5 Jul 2024
rooms: 2
size: 355 sq ft
sale price: £149,000
sale date: 4 Jul 2025
rooms: 3
size: 527 sq ft
sale price: £53,000
sale date: 20 Jul 2001

Data Sources

The property at 5 Grove Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1SF appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 15 Feb 2017. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 27 Dec 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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