1 Trowbridge Gardens, Luton, LU2 7JY is a freehold terraced property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 1,238 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 £355,000 , which equates to approximately £287 per square foot. It was last sold on 11 Nov 2011 for £180,000. Since then, the value has increased by £175,000, representing a 97.2% increase, or approximately 6.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £355,000 is:

  • 0.2% higher than the average property price on Trowbridge Gardens
  • 5.2% higher than the average in the LU2 7JY postcode area
  • and 9.1% higher than the average price for Luton 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 18 February 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
1238 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£355,000
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£287
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

1 Trowbridge Gardens, Luton, LU2 7JY has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 18 Feb 2014.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, 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 25 Mar 2011, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 28.6%.

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, mains gas).
  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 50 mm loft insulation to pitched, limited insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from poor to very poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from poor to very poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 16% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 43% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, limited insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 43% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to LU2 7JY

16 th / 38
Price Rank
5% higher than average
5 th / 29
Size Rank
13% bigger than average
24 th / 29
Price Per Sq FT Rank
7% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LU2 7JY , this house's estimated value ranks 16th out of 38. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 24th out of 29 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 5th out of 29 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£355,000
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+97 %
11 Nov 2011
£180,000
Leasehold
+221.4 %
26 Sep 1995
£56,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 7
size: 1335 sq ft
sale price: £325,000
sale date: 14 Feb 2024
rooms: 7
size: 1216 sq ft
sale price: £205,000
sale date: 29 Nov 2023
rooms: 6
size: 1216 sq ft
sale price: £260,000
sale date: 2 Dec 2016
rooms: 7
size: 1150 sq ft
sale price: £240,000
sale date: 29 Jul 2016
rooms: 7
size: 1227 sq ft
sale price: £165,000
sale date: 20 May 2013

Data Sources

The property at 1 Trowbridge Gardens, Luton, LU2 7JY appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 11 Nov 2011. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 18 Feb 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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