1, Startpoint Downs Road, Luton, LU1 1XW is a leasehold flat built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 495 square feet of living space. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £115,636 , which equates to approximately £234 per square foot. It was last sold on 21 Jul 2023 for £112,000. Since then, the value has increased by £3,636, representing a 3.2% increase, or approximately 1.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £115,636 is:

  • 31.0% lower than the average property price on Downs Road
  • 3.4% higher than the average in the LU1 1XW postcode area
  • and 64.5% lower than the average price for Luton as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 12 March 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in LU1 1XW

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
495 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£115,636
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£234
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

1, Startpoint Downs Road, Luton, LU1 1XW has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 12 Mar 2023.

This property uses electric storage 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 21 Jan 2011. The rating of E remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 20.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from poor to average, while the heating system type remained the same (electric storage heaters).
  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from very poor to average, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from system built, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), improving energy efficiency from very poor to poor.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 40% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (average).
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to LU1 1XW

31 st / 52
Price Rank
3% higher than average
33 rd / 46
Size Rank
12% smaller than average
8 th / 46
Price Per Sq FT Rank
17% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU1 1XW , this flat's estimated value ranks 31th out of 52. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 8th out of 46 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 33th out of 46 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£115,636
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+3 %
21 Jul 2023
£112,000
Leasehold
+12 %
29 Jun 2017
£100,000
Leasehold
+150 %
27 Oct 2014
£40,000
Leasehold
-46.7 %
22 Jul 2005
£75,000
Leasehold
+25 %
25 Oct 2002
£59,995
Leasehold
+53.8 %
24 May 2002
£39,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

24, Startpoint Downs Road, Luton, LU1 1XW
rooms: 3
size: 431 sq ft
sale price: £109,000
sale date: 12 Oct 2023
6, Startpoint Downs Road, Luton, LU1 1XW
rooms: 3
size: 463 sq ft
sale price: £116,000
sale date: 2 Aug 2022
18, Startpoint Downs Road, Luton, LU1 1XW
rooms: 2
size: 495 sq ft
sale price: £85,000
sale date: 26 May 2020
29, Startpoint Downs Road, Luton, LU1 1XW
rooms: 2
size: 474 sq ft
sale price: £73,000
sale date: 9 Mar 2020
50, Startpoint Downs Road, Luton, LU1 1XW
rooms: 2
size: 474 sq ft
sale price: £82,000
sale date: 28 Jan 2020

Data Sources

The property at 1, Startpoint Downs Road, Luton, LU1 1XW appears six times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 21 Jul 2023. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 12 Mar 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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