Flat 5, George Court George Street, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3JX is a leasehold flat built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 560 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £129,990 , which equates to approximately £232 per square foot. It was last sold on 21 Mar 2012 for £79,050. Since then, the value has increased by £50,940, representing a 64.4% increase, or approximately 4.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £129,990 is:

  • 65.4% lower than the average property price on George Street
  • 65.2% lower than the average in the LU7 3JX postcode area
  • and 64.4% lower than the average price for Leighton Buzzard as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly rented (2 out of 3 inspections). This suggests the property has often been rented out, which may indicate use as an investment or buy-to-let.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 12 April 2022, the property was recorded as rented.

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About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
560 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£129,990
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£232
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

Flat 5, George Court George Street, Leighton Buzzard, South Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, LU7 3JX has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 12 Apr 2022.

This property uses electric room heaters 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 11 Jan 2021. The rating of E remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 12.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric storage heaters to room heaters, electric, changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from very poor to poor, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 57% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU7 3JX

39 th / 42
Price Rank
65% lower than average
28 th / 31
Size Rank
45% smaller than average
27 th / 31
Price Per Sq FT Rank
37% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LU7 3JX , this flat's estimated value ranks 39th out of 42. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 27th out of 31 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 28th out of 31 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£129,990
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+64 %
21 Mar 2012
£79,050
Leasehold
+113.6 %
20 Sep 1996
£37,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 2
size: 441 sq ft
sale price: £41,200
sale date: 30 Sep 1999
rooms: 2
size: 409 sq ft
sale price: £32,250
sale date: 26 Nov 1997
rooms: 2
size: 409 sq ft
sale price: £29,500
sale date: 7 Aug 1996
rooms: 5
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £317,000
sale date: 25 Feb 2022
rooms: 5
size: 753 sq ft
sale price: £34,000
sale date: 26 May 1995

Data Sources

The property at Flat 5, George Court George Street, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3JX appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 21 Mar 2012. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 12 Apr 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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