53 Hockliffe Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3FF is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 1,249 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 £442,882 , which equates to approximately £355 per square foot. It was last sold on 6 Dec 2013 for £240,000. Since then, the value has increased by £202,882, representing a 84.5% increase, or approximately 7.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £442,882 is:

  • 21.4% higher than the average property price on Hockliffe Road
  • 22.9% higher than the average in the LU7 3FF postcode area
  • and 21.4% 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 26 March 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
1249 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£442,882
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£355
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

53 Hockliffe Road, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, LU7 3FF has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 26 Mar 2024.

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 7 Mar 2013, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 116.7%.

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 cylinder thermostat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from partial double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 29% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU7 3FF

8 th / 28
Price Rank
23% higher than average
6 th / 25
Size Rank
19% bigger than average
14 th / 25
Price Per Sq FT Rank
3% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU7 3FF , this house's estimated value ranks 8th out of 28. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 14th out of 25 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 6th out of 25 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£442,882
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+85 %
6 Dec 2013
£240,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1113 sq ft
sale price: £432,500
sale date: 10 Nov 2017
rooms: 4
size: 1173 sq ft
sale price: £116,500
sale date: 14 Apr 2000
rooms: 5
size: 1356 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 27 Jun 2008
rooms: 5
size: 1290 sq ft
sale price: £152,000
sale date: 26 Sep 2003

Data Sources

The property at 53 Hockliffe Road, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, LU7 3FF appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 6 Dec 2013. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 26 Mar 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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