8 Orion Way, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3XJ is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 1,561 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £524,397 , which equates to approximately £336 per square foot. It was last sold on 18 Jun 2021 for £435,000. Since then, the value has increased by £89,397, representing a 20.6% increase, or approximately 4.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £524,397 is:

  • 48.8% higher than the average property price on Orion Way
  • 40.2% higher than the average in the LU7 3XJ postcode area
  • and 43.8% 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 8 January 2021, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
1561 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£524,397
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£336
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

8 Orion Way, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, LU7 3XJ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 8 Jan 2021.

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 17 Mar 2010, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 28.1%.

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, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, insulated (assumed), improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • 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 all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and underfloor heating, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, insulated (assumed)
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU7 3XJ

2 nd / 29
Price Rank
40% higher than average
1 st / 23
Size Rank
96% bigger than average
22 nd / 23
Price Per Sq FT Rank
29% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LU7 3XJ , this house's estimated value ranks 2nd out of 29. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 22th out of 23 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 1st out of 23 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£524,397
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+21 %
18 Jun 2021
£435,000
Leasehold
+155.9 %
8 Mar 2013
£170,000
Leasehold
+0.6 %
28 May 2010
£169,000
Leasehold
+238 %
5 Apr 1995
£50,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 4
size: 764 sq ft
sale price: £249,000
sale date: 2 Sep 2016
rooms: 4
size: 771 sq ft
sale price: £166,000
sale date: 16 Jan 2012
rooms: 5
size: 786 sq ft
sale price: £176,000
sale date: 16 Jun 2006
rooms: 6
size: 1141 sq ft
sale price: £355,000
sale date: 9 Feb 2022
rooms: 6
size: 1216 sq ft
sale price: £380,000
sale date: 22 Aug 2025

Data Sources

The property at 8 Orion Way, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3XJ appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 18 Jun 2021. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 8 Jan 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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