98 Drakes Avenue, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3BX is a leasehold flat built in 2012 onwards. The property offers approximately 646 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £205,881 , which equates to approximately £319 per square foot. It was last sold on 28 Sep 2012 for £127,500. Since then, the value has increased by £78,381, representing a 61.5% increase, or approximately 4.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £205,881 is:

  • 22.8% lower than the average property price on Drakes Avenue
  • 2.9% lower than the average in the LU7 3BX postcode area
  • and 45.9% lower than the average price for Leighton Buzzard as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 10 April 2025, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
2012 onwards
Interior Size
646 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£205,881
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£319
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

98 Drakes Avenue, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire, LU7 3BX has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of B, based on the latest assessment carried out on 10 Apr 2025.

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 12 Jun 2012, when the property was rated C. Since then, the rating has improved to B, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 5.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from (other premises above) to (another dwelling above), with no change in energy efficiency (n/a).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from average thermal transmittance 0.27 w/m?k to cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (very good).
  • The windows were upgraded from high performance glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 36% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Very Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU7 3BX

25 th / 45
Price Rank
3% lower than average
39 th / 45
Size Rank
9% smaller than average
18 th / 45
Price Per Sq FT Rank
6% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU7 3BX , this flat's estimated value ranks 25th out of 45. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 18th out of 45 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 39th out of 45 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£205,881
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+61 %
28 Sep 2012
£127,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

72 Drakes Avenue, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3BX
rooms: 3
size: 667 sq ft
sale price: £205,000
sale date: 26 Sep 2025
56 Drakes Avenue, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3BX
rooms: 3
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £120,000
sale date: 28 Jan 2025
12 Drakes Avenue, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3BX
rooms: 3
size: 667 sq ft
sale price: £203,000
sale date: 3 Dec 2024
96 Drakes Avenue, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3BX
rooms: 3
size: 624 sq ft
sale price: £203,000
sale date: 31 Oct 2024
74 Drakes Avenue, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3BX
rooms: 3
size: 657 sq ft
sale price: £197,500
sale date: 22 Jul 2024

Data Sources

The property at 98 Drakes Avenue, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire, LU7 3BX appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 28 Sep 2012. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 10 Apr 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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