71 Carina Drive, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3XG is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,184 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 £420,000 , which equates to approximately £355 per square foot. It was last sold on 20 Jul 2012 for £214,000. Since then, the value has increased by £206,000, representing a 96.3% increase, or approximately 7.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £420,000 is:

  • 15.8% higher than the average property price on Carina Drive
  • 5.6% higher than the average in the LU7 3XG postcode area
  • and 15.2% 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 17 April 2012, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1184 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£420,000
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£355
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

71 Carina Drive, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, LU7 3XG has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 17 Apr 2012.

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 24 Aug 2009. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 13.6%.

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 energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • 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 50% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 71% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 71% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU7 3XG

12 th / 21
Price Rank
6% higher than average
7 th / 16
Size Rank
6% bigger than average
12 th / 16
Price Per Sq FT Rank
1% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LU7 3XG , this house's estimated value ranks 12th out of 21. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 12th out of 16 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 7th out of 16 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£420,000
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+96 %
20 Jul 2012
£214,000
Leasehold
+4.4 %
5 Feb 2010
£205,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1119 sq ft
sale price: £125,000
sale date: 11 Apr 2025
rooms: 6
size: 1216 sq ft
sale price: £367,000
sale date: 31 Mar 2021
rooms: 6
size: 1227 sq ft
sale price: £224,200
sale date: 8 Jun 2011
rooms: 6
size: 1185 sq ft
sale price: £193,000
sale date: 11 Jun 2010

Data Sources

The property at 71 Carina Drive, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3XG appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 20 Jul 2012. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 17 Apr 2012. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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