10 Buchanan Drive, Luton, LU2 0RT is a freehold detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 840 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £381,959 , which equates to approximately £455 per square foot. It was last sold on 24 Sep 2014 for £225,000. Since then, the value has increased by £156,959, representing a 69.8% increase, or approximately 6.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £381,959 is:

  • 44.5% higher than the average property price on Buchanan Drive
  • 21.8% higher than the average in the LU2 0RT postcode area
  • and 17.4% 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 25 April 2019, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
840 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£381,959
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£455
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

10 Buchanan Drive, Luton, LU2 0RT has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 25 Apr 2019.

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 the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 13 Nov 2013. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 1.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to from main system, no cylinder thermostat, with its energy efficiency changing from good to average.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150 mm loft insulation to pitched, limited insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to very poor.
  • The wall energy efficiency changing from good to average, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, filled cavity.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 30% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Average
Roof
Pitched, limited insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU2 0RT

5 th / 30
Price Rank
22% higher than average
17 th / 25
Size Rank
12% smaller than average
1 st / 25
Price Per Sq FT Rank
38% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU2 0RT , this house's estimated value ranks 5th out of 30. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 25 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 17th out of 25 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£381,959
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+70 %
24 Sep 2014
£225,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 5
size: 1152 sq ft
sale price: £270,000
sale date: 12 Nov 2018
rooms: 5
size: 991 sq ft
sale price: £317,500
sale date: 7 Jun 2019
rooms: 4
size: 1141 sq ft
sale price: £58,500
sale date: 18 Apr 1997
rooms: 4
size: 883 sq ft
sale price: £228,000
sale date: 15 Mar 2019
rooms: 5
size: 1238 sq ft
sale price: £360,000
sale date: 25 Oct 2024

Data Sources

The property at 10 Buchanan Drive, Luton, LU2 0RT appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 24 Sep 2014. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 25 Apr 2019. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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