76 Old Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2RE is a leasehold flat built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 581 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £165,722 , which equates to approximately £285 per square foot. It was last sold on 26 Nov 2004 for £107,000. Since then, the value has increased by £58,722, representing a 54.9% increase, or approximately 2.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £165,722 is:

  • 16.3% lower than the average property price on Old Road
  • 16.2% lower than the average in the LU7 2RE postcode area
  • and 54.3% 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 22 July 2020, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
581 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£165,722
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£285
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

76 Old Road, Leighton Buzzard, South Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, LU7 2RE has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 22 Jul 2020.

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 Nov 2008. The rating of C is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 5.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 83% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 83% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU7 2RE

31 st / 50
Price Rank
16% lower than average
20 th / 41
Size Rank
8% smaller than average
29 th / 41
Price Per Sq FT Rank
9% lower than average

Sale History

Today
£165,722
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+55 %
26 Nov 2004
£107,000
Leasehold
+42.7 %
7 Jun 2002
£74,995
Leasehold
+19 %
28 Mar 2002
£63,000
Leasehold
+96.9 %
19 Sep 1997
£32,000
Leasehold

Flood Risk for this Property

Flood risk from rivers and the sea
Very low flood risk
Flood risk from surface water
Very low flood risk
Surface water flood hazard
No mapped risk

* Results are based on Environment Agency flood risk mapping for the property UPRN where available. They are indicative and should not be treated as a site-specific flood survey.

Flood risk from rivers and the sea

This property has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.

River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.

Flood risk from surface water

This property has very low surface water flood risk.

Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.

Flood depth indicators

Rivers and Sea
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk
Surface Water
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 581 sq ft
sale price: £173,000
sale date: 28 May 2024
rooms: 2
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £165,000
sale date: 1 Jun 2020
rooms: 3
size: 581 sq ft
sale price: £165,000
sale date: 2 Nov 2018
rooms: 2
size: 495 sq ft
sale price: £97,000
sale date: 27 Aug 2010
rooms: 2
size: 495 sq ft
sale price: £108,000
sale date: 29 Apr 2005

Data Sources

The property at 76 Old Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2RE appears four times in HM Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 26 Nov 2004. It also has two Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) records, the earliest dating back to 22 Jul 2020. We use this information to estimate the property's characteristics, flood risk profile and current market value.

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