8, The Blackbirds Watling Street, Hockliffe, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 9LY is a freehold terraced property built between 2003-2006. The property offers approximately 657 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £313,905 , which equates to approximately £478 per square foot. It was last sold on 7 Jun 2024 for £288,000. Since then, the value has increased by £25,905, representing a 9.0% increase, or approximately 5.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £313,905 is:

  • 16.8% lower than the average property price on Watling Street
  • 3.1% higher than the average in the LU7 9LY postcode area
  • and 13.9% lower than the average price for Leighton Buzzard as a whole

View sold house prices in LU7 9LY

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
2003-2006
Interior Size
657 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£313,905
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£478
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

8, The Blackbirds Watling Street, Hockliffe, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, LU7 9LY has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 10 Jul 2019.

This property uses electric ceiling heating as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 23 Jul 2009, when the property was rated C. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 34.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from average to very poor, while the heating system type remained the same (electric ceiling heating).
  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from poor to average, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Electric ceiling heating
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU7 9LY

11 th / 15
Price Rank
3% higher than average
13 th / 14
Size Rank
20% smaller than average
2 nd / 14
Price Per Sq FT Rank
30% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU7 9LY , this house's estimated value ranks 11th out of 15. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 14 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 13th out of 14 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£313,905
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+9 %
7 Jun 2024
£288,000
Leasehold
+10.8 %
27 May 2022
£260,000
Leasehold
+43.6 %
16 Nov 2016
£181,000
Leasehold
+19.1 %
21 Jul 2006
£152,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 678 sq ft
sale price: £267,500
sale date: 1 Aug 2025
rooms: 3
size: 753 sq ft
sale price: £295,000
sale date: 9 Sep 2022
rooms: 3
size: 624 sq ft
sale price: £215,000
sale date: 13 Sep 2016
rooms: 3
size: 667 sq ft
sale price: £180,000
sale date: 3 Aug 2015
rooms: 3
size: 667 sq ft
sale price: £171,000
sale date: 5 Jun 2015

Data Sources

The property at 8, The Blackbirds Watling Street, Hockliffe, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 9LY appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 7 Jun 2024. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 10 Jul 2019. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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