79 Leighton Close, Scarborough, YO12 4LB is a freehold detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 958 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £185,264 , which equates to approximately £193 per square foot. It was last sold on 15 Apr 2011 for £121,000. Since then, the value has increased by £64,264, representing a 53.1% increase, or approximately 3.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £185,264 is:

  • 14.8% lower than the average property price on Leighton Close
  • 11.1% lower than the average in the YO12 4LB postcode area
  • and 10.8% lower than the average price for Scarborough as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 inspections). 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 24 October 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in YO12 4LB

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached Bungalow
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
958 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£185,264
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£193
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

79 Leighton Close, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO12 4LB has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 24 Oct 2015.

This property uses a gas boiler with underfloor heating as its main heating source. It is connected to mains gas. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 8 Dec 2010, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 18.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from boiler and radiators, mains gas to boiler and underfloor heating, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • 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, 200 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from very good to good.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 60% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (good).
Heating Type
Boiler and underfloor heating, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 60% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to YO12 4LB

18 th / 24
Price Rank
11% lower than average
2 nd / 21
Size Rank
19% bigger than average
18 th / 21
Price Per Sq FT Rank
25% lower than average

Sale History

Today
£185,264
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+53 %
15 Apr 2011
£121,000
Freehold

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: 4
size: 872 sq ft
sale price: £112,000
sale date: 4 Feb 2011
rooms: 4
size: 958 sq ft
sale price: £180,000
sale date: 8 Dec 2023

Data Sources

The property at 79 Leighton Close, Scarborough, YO12 4LB appears once in HM Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 15 Apr 2011. It also has three Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) records, the earliest dating back to 24 Oct 2015. We use this information to estimate the property's characteristics, flood risk profile and current market value.

This website uses public sector information from:

These datasets are licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 .

StreetScan.co.uk is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with HM Land Registry, DESNZ, MHCLG, Defra or the Environment Agency.


Disclaimer: StreetScan.co.uk makes all reasonable efforts to ensure that the information provided on this website is current and accurate. However, no warranties or representations are made regarding its completeness, accuracy, suitability or reliability. Property values, flood risk assessments and other derived information are estimates based on publicly available datasets and should not be relied upon as professional, legal, surveying, environmental, financial or insurance advice. StreetScan.co.uk expressly disclaims all liability for any loss, damage, cost or expense arising directly or indirectly from the use of, or reliance upon, information provided on this website.