85 Church Street, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1BS is a freehold terraced property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 1,012 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 £335,264 , which equates to approximately £331 per square foot. It was last sold on 21 Dec 2017 for £277,000. Since then, the value has increased by £58,264, representing a 21.0% increase, or approximately 2.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £335,264 is:

  • 11.9% higher than the average property price on Church Street
  • 9.4% lower than the average in the LU7 1BS postcode area
  • and 8.1% 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 13 April 2017, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
1012 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£335,264
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£331
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

85 Church Street, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, LU7 1BS has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 13 Apr 2017.

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 28 Jan 2010, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to E, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 21.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 150 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 90% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 90% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU7 1BS

13 th / 16
Price Rank
9% lower than average
10 th / 13
Size Rank
6% smaller than average
9 th / 13
Price Per Sq FT Rank
3% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LU7 1BS , this house's estimated value ranks 13th out of 16. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 9th out of 13 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 10th out of 13 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£335,264
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+21 %
21 Dec 2017
£277,000
Leasehold
+49.7 %
27 Aug 2010
£185,000
Leasehold
+88.8 %
26 Jan 2001
£98,000
Leasehold
+75.8 %
15 Jun 1995
£55,750
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1130 sq ft
sale price: £367,000
sale date: 8 May 2024
rooms: 5
size: 893 sq ft
sale price: £300,000
sale date: 4 Oct 2019
rooms: 5
size: 1130 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 15 Oct 2014
rooms: 5
size: 926 sq ft
sale price: £154,000
sale date: 31 May 2006
rooms: 6
size: 893 sq ft
sale price: £60,000
sale date: 15 Sep 2000

Data Sources

The property at 85 Church Street, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1BS appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 21 Dec 2017. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 13 Apr 2017. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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