Ouzel House Watling Street, Hockliffe, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 9NB is a freehold detached property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 1,208 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £529,869 , which equates to approximately £440 per square foot. It was last sold on 2 Dec 2011 for £270,000. Since then, the value has increased by £259,869, representing a 96.2% increase, or approximately 6.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £529,869 is:

  • 16.2% higher than the average property price on The Square
  • 7.4% lower than the average in the LU7 9NB postcode area
  • and 45.3% higher 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 17 March 2011, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
1208 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£529,869
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£440
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

Ouzel House Watling Street, Hockliffe, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, LU7 9NB has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 17 Mar 2011.

This property uses an oil-fired 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 6 Aug 2009, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 66.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, oil).
  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinderstat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 25 mm loft insulation to pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to very 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, oil
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 90% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU7 9NB

7 th / 10
Price Rank
7% lower than average
3 rd / 4
Size Rank
29% smaller than average
1 st / 4
Price Per Sq FT Rank
30% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU7 9NB , this house's estimated value ranks 7th out of 10. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 4 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 3rd out of 4 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£529,869
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+96 %
2 Dec 2011
£270,000
Leasehold
+14.9 %
8 Sep 2009
£235,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 5
size: 1894 sq ft
sale price: £550,000
sale date: 9 Dec 2024
rooms: 3
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £150,000
sale date: 1 Dec 2017
rooms: 8
size: 1755 sq ft
sale price: £300,000
sale date: 4 Apr 2014

Data Sources

The property at Ouzel House Watling Street, Hockliffe, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 9NB appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 2 Dec 2011. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 17 Mar 2011. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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