55 Springfield Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2QS is a freehold detached property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 1,668 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £695,647 , which equates to approximately £417 per square foot. It was last sold on 22 Mar 2017 for £550,000. Since then, the value has increased by £145,647, representing a 26.5% increase, or approximately 3.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £695,647 is:

  • 171.8% higher than the average property price on Springfield Road
  • 69.4% higher than the average in the LU7 2QS postcode area
  • and 90.8% 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 October 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
1668 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£695,647
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£417
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

55 Springfield Road, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, LU7 2QS has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 26 Oct 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 29 Dec 2011, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to E, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 37.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinderstat 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, 100 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The windows were upgraded from some double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 40% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 5% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from average 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
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 5% of fixed outlets
Very Poor

Compared to LU7 2QS

2 nd / 45
Price Rank
69% higher than average
4 th / 35
Size Rank
62% bigger than average
19 th / 35
Price Per Sq FT Rank
4% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU7 2QS , this house's estimated value ranks 2nd out of 45. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 19th out of 35 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 4th out of 35 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£695,647
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+26 %
22 Mar 2017
£550,000
Leasehold
+57.1 %
21 Sep 2012
£350,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

19 Springfield Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2QS
rooms: 7
size: 1821 sq ft
sale price: £490,000
sale date: 12 Feb 2021

Data Sources

The property at 55 Springfield Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2QS appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 22 Mar 2017. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 26 Oct 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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