87 Hockliffe Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3FL is a freehold semi-detached property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 721 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 £288,876 , which equates to approximately £401 per square foot. It was last sold on 20 Jan 2003 for £115,000. Since then, the value has increased by £173,876, representing a 151.2% increase, or approximately 6.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £288,876 is:

  • 20.8% lower than the average property price on Hockliffe Road
  • 29.4% lower than the average in the LU7 3FL postcode area
  • and 20.8% lower than the average price for Leighton Buzzard 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 29 February 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
721 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£288,876
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£401
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

87 Hockliffe Road, Leighton Buzzard, South Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, LU7 3FL has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 29 Feb 2024.

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 the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 24 Jul 2013. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 6.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to from main system, no cylinder thermostat, with its energy efficiency changing from good to average.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150 mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Average
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU7 3FL

19 th / 21
Price Rank
29% lower than average
13 th / 14
Size Rank
34% smaller than average
3 rd / 14
Price Per Sq FT Rank
7% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU7 3FL , this house's estimated value ranks 19th out of 21. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd 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
£288,876
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+151 %
20 Jan 2003
£115,000
Leasehold
+35.3 %
31 Mar 2000
£85,000
Leasehold
+41.7 %
27 Feb 1998
£60,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 721 sq ft
sale price: £174,000
sale date: 9 Nov 2007
rooms: 5
size: 732 sq ft
sale price: £172,000
sale date: 6 Aug 2007
rooms: 5
size: 807 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 3 Jan 2007
rooms: 4
size: 743 sq ft
sale price: £149,995
sale date: 11 Aug 2006
rooms: 5
size: 743 sq ft
sale price: £147,000
sale date: 4 Jun 2004

Data Sources

The property at 87 Hockliffe Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3FL appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 20 Jan 2003. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 29 Feb 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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