56 Drakes Avenue, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3BX is a leasehold flat The property offers approximately 646 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £120,735 , which equates to approximately £187 per square foot. It was last sold on 28 Jan 2025 for £120,000. Since then, the value has increased by £735, representing a 0.6% increase, or approximately 0.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £120,735 is:

  • 54.7% lower than the average property price on Drakes Avenue
  • 43.1% lower than the average in the LU7 3BX postcode area
  • and 68.3% lower than the average price for Leighton Buzzard as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 22 September 2018, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
Interior Size
646 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£120,735
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£187
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

56 Drakes Avenue, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire, LU7 3BX has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 22 Sep 2018.

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 30 Aug 2012, when the property was rated B. The current rating of C reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 1.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from average thermal transmittance 0.10 w/m?k to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (very good).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from average thermal transmittance 0.27 w/m?k to cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (very good).
  • The windows were upgraded from high performance glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 60% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Very Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to LU7 3BX

44 th / 45
Price Rank
43% lower than average
42 nd / 45
Size Rank
9% smaller than average
44 th / 45
Price Per Sq FT Rank
38% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LU7 3BX , this flat's estimated value ranks 44th out of 45. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 44th out of 45 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 42th out of 45 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£120,735
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+1 %
28 Jan 2025
£120,000
Leasehold
+53.8 %
2 Nov 2022
£78,000
Leasehold
+8.3 %
11 Jan 2019
£72,000
Leasehold
+33.3 %
18 Jan 2013
£54,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 667 sq ft
sale price: £205,000
sale date: 26 Sep 2025
rooms: 3
size: 667 sq ft
sale price: £203,000
sale date: 3 Dec 2024
rooms: 3
size: 624 sq ft
sale price: £203,000
sale date: 31 Oct 2024
rooms: 3
size: 657 sq ft
sale price: £197,500
sale date: 22 Jul 2024
rooms: 3
size: 635 sq ft
sale price: £189,000
sale date: 24 Nov 2023

Data Sources

The property at 56 Drakes Avenue, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3BX appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 28 Jan 2025. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 22 Sep 2018. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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