8 Church Avenue, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1AD is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 1,270 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 £656,431 , which equates to approximately £517 per square foot. It was last sold on 30 Sep 2020 for £550,000. Since then, the value has increased by £106,431, representing a 19.4% increase, or approximately 3.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £656,431 is:

  • 32.1% higher than the average property price on Church Avenue
  • 30.1% higher than the average in the LU7 1AD postcode area
  • and 80.0% 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 29 January 2019, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
1270 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£656,431
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£517
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

8 Church Avenue, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, LU7 1AD has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 29 Jan 2019.

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 mostly double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 17 Apr 2010, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 64.1%.

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 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 windows were upgraded from partial double glazing to mostly double glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 30% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from very good to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Mostly double glazing
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 30% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to LU7 1AD

3 rd / 15
Price Rank
30% higher than average
3 rd / 10
Size Rank
0% same size than average
2 nd / 10
Price Per Sq FT Rank
30% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU7 1AD , this house's estimated value ranks 3rd out of 15. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 10 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 3rd out of 10 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£656,431
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+19 %
30 Sep 2020
£550,000
Leasehold
+78.6 %
16 Sep 2010
£308,000
Leasehold
+146.4 %
27 Jun 2007
£125,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 6
size: 1130 sq ft
sale price: £332,500
sale date: 18 Apr 2019
rooms: 5
size: 1001 sq ft
sale price: £345,600
sale date: 13 Aug 2018
rooms: 4
size: 904 sq ft
sale price: £376,000
sale date: 27 May 2020
rooms: 7
size: 1216 sq ft
sale price: £218,500
sale date: 29 Aug 2014
rooms: 5
size: 1076 sq ft
sale price: £249,995
sale date: 19 Jun 2006

Data Sources

The property at 8 Church Avenue, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1AD appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 30 Sep 2020. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 29 Jan 2019. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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