55 Hornbeam Close, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3FE is a freehold terraced property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 646 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £294,745 , which equates to approximately £456 per square foot. It was last sold on 25 Aug 2023 for £275,000. Since then, the value has increased by £19,745, representing a 7.2% increase, or approximately 3.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £294,745 is:

  • 14.6% higher than the average property price on Hornbeam Close
  • 11.8% higher than the average in the LU7 3FE postcode area
  • and 19.2% 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 12 July 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
646 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£294,745
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£456
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

55 Hornbeam Close, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, LU7 3FE has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 12 Jul 2016.

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 9 Aug 2013, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 24.6%.

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, 300+ mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from very good to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 78% of 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
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 78% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU7 3FE

10 th / 34
Price Rank
12% higher than average
17 th / 27
Size Rank
3% smaller than average
6 th / 27
Price Per Sq FT Rank
15% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU7 3FE , this house's estimated value ranks 10th out of 34. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 6th out of 27 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 17th out of 27 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£294,745
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+7 %
25 Aug 2023
£275,000
Leasehold
+10 %
26 Jul 2021
£250,000
Leasehold
+4.2 %
18 Jan 2019
£240,000
Leasehold
+3.2 %
5 Oct 2016
£232,500
Leasehold
+86 %
28 Jun 2013
£125,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £265,000
sale date: 27 Mar 2025
rooms: 3
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £280,000
sale date: 26 Jan 2024
rooms: 4
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £240,000
sale date: 28 May 2021
rooms: 3
size: 651 sq ft
sale price: £226,000
sale date: 8 Nov 2019
rooms: 4
size: 635 sq ft
sale price: £260,000
sale date: 23 Nov 2018

Data Sources

The property at 55 Hornbeam Close, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3FE appears five times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 25 Aug 2023. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 12 Jul 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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