Flat 3, 36 Bedford Street, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1JE is a leasehold flat built between 2003-2006. The property offers approximately 517 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £188,478 , which equates to approximately £365 per square foot. It was last sold on 28 Aug 2009 for £115,000. Since then, the value has increased by £73,478, representing a 63.9% increase, or approximately 3.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £188,478 is:

  • 55.9% lower than the average property price on Bedford Street
  • 33.0% lower than the average in the LU7 1JE postcode area
  • and 48.3% lower than the average price for Leighton Buzzard as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 5 March 2019, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
2003-2006
Interior Size
517 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£188,478
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£365
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

Flat 3, 36 Bedford Street, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, LU7 1JE has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 5 Mar 2019.

This property uses an electric boiler with radiators 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 7 Mar 2008, when the property was rated B. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 29.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from boiler and radiators, mains gas to boiler and radiators, electric, changing energy efficiency from very good to very poor.
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from very good to very poor, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from average thermal transmittance = 0.14 w/m?k to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from very good to average.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from average thermal transmittance = 0.26 w/m?k to cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed), changing energy efficiency from very good to good.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in all fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
From main system
Very Poor
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU7 1JE

9 th / 11
Price Rank
33% lower than average
6 th / 9
Size Rank
27% smaller than average
7 th / 9
Price Per Sq FT Rank
8% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LU7 1JE , this flat's estimated value ranks 9th out of 11. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 7th out of 9 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 6th out of 9 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£188,478
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+64 %
28 Aug 2009
£115,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

Flat 2, 36 Bedford Street, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1JE
rooms: 2
size: 506 sq ft
sale price: £160,000
sale date: 20 Dec 2019
Flat 4, 36 Bedford Street, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1JE
rooms: 2
size: 506 sq ft
sale price: £115,000
sale date: 20 Mar 2009

Data Sources

The property at Flat 3, 36 Bedford Street, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, LU7 1JE appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 28 Aug 2009. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 5 Mar 2019. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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