53 Himley Green, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2PY is a freehold terraced property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 1,066 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 £356,041 , which equates to approximately £334 per square foot. It was last sold on 23 Oct 2015 for £247,500. Since then, the value has increased by £108,541, representing a 43.9% increase, or approximately 4.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £356,041 is:

  • 7.8% higher than the average property price on Himley Green
  • 5.8% higher than the average in the LU7 2PY postcode area
  • and 2.4% 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 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 10 February 2017, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
1066 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£356,041
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£334
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

53 Himley Green, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, LU7 2PY has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of G, based on the latest assessment carried out on 10 Feb 2017.

A standard tariff electric immersion heater is used to provide hot water. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 9 Aug 2015, when the property was rated D. The current rating of G reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 71.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from warm air, mains gas to no system present: electric heaters assumed, changing energy efficiency from good to very poor.
  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to electric immersion, standard tariff, with its energy efficiency changing from good to very poor.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 25 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from average to poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from average to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 58% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 36% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from good to average.
Heating Type
No system present: electric heaters assumed
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, standard tariff
Very Poor
Roof
Pitched, 25 mm loft insulation
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 36% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to LU7 2PY

22 nd / 40
Price Rank
6% higher than average
9 th / 31
Size Rank
12% bigger than average
22 nd / 31
Price Per Sq FT Rank
6% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LU7 2PY , this house's estimated value ranks 22th out of 40. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 22th out of 31 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 9th out of 31 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£356,041
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+44 %
23 Oct 2015
£247,500
Leasehold
+58.7 %
2 Sep 2004
£156,000
Leasehold
+84.6 %
30 Nov 1999
£84,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 926 sq ft
sale price: £280,000
sale date: 8 Jul 2024
rooms: 5
size: 1173 sq ft
sale price: £355,000
sale date: 22 Mar 2023
rooms: 5
size: 1044 sq ft
sale price: £275,000
sale date: 22 Jan 2020
rooms: 4
size: 1129 sq ft
sale price: £325,000
sale date: 8 Mar 2018
rooms: 4
size: 1011 sq ft
sale price: £325,000
sale date: 2 Feb 2018

Data Sources

The property at 53 Himley Green, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2PY appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 23 Oct 2015. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 10 Feb 2017. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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