1 The Old Forge, Leighton Buzzard
1 The Old Forge, Leighton Buzzard
Description & Estimates
Public records show 1 The Old Forge, Leighton Buzzard to be a mid-century freehold house with 1,689 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 600 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 4 bedrooms with a garden.
1 The Old Forge, Leighton Buzzard has an estimated sale value of £575,362 and an estimated rental value of £1,989 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Mill Road, Slapton, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 lies within the LU7 postal district.
Our Data Sources
1 The Old Forge, Leighton Buzzard has 21 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in March 2021 and a single entry in the EPC database dated April 2019.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 5 out of 5 and is considered of high accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate 1 The Old Forge, Leighton Buzzard would be worth £604,130, with a potential rental value of £2,088 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £535,086, with a rental value of £1,850 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Recent Market Change
The estimated sale value of 1 The Old Forge, Leighton Buzzard has dropped by £33 (0.0%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has risen by £30 (1.5%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 4.1%.
Plot Size
1 The Old Forge, Leighton Buzzard occupies a 600 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 40 other houses in this postcode, 37 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 10th largest.
Energy Efficiency
1 The Old Forge, Leighton Buzzard has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of E. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 02 Apr 2019.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, oil.
Sold Prices
1 The Old Forge, Leighton Buzzard last changed hands on 29th March 2021, selling for £495,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold twice since 1995.
The market for similar properties has dropped by 0.7% since March 2021.
- Sold Mar 2021£495,000
- Sold Aug 2001£282,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 3.0 kilometres of 1 The Old Forge, Leighton Buzzard across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 27, Mill Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 9BT, a freehold house, sold at £612,000 on the 17th February 2023.
Read more about house prices in LU7.
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Our analysis of the public data ranks 1 The Old Forge, Leighton Buzzard as the 9th largest and the 11th most expensive of the 130 addresses on Mill Road, Slapton, Leighton Buzzard, LU7.
Against the LU7 postcode district average, it is £177k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 3.8kmCheddington Combined School
- 3.9kmLeedon Lower School
- 4.1kmPulford CofE VA Lower School
- 3.7kmCedars Upper School
- 5.3kmVandyke Upper School
- 5.5kmThe Cottesloe School
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Public Transport Nearby
Cheddington station is the nearest stop to 1 The Old Forge, Leighton Buzzard at 2.7 kilometres away.
- 2.7kmCheddington
- 4.7kmLeighton Buzzard
- 8.9kmTring
Available Internet Speeds
Ofcom's latest figures show superfast broadband available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a very low risk of flooding.
