12 Elderberry Close, Luton, LU2 8JD is a leasehold flat built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 603 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £121,478 , which equates to approximately £202 per square foot. It was last sold on 2 Apr 2024 for £120,000. Since then, the value has increased by £1,478, representing a 1.2% increase, or approximately 0.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £121,478 is:

  • 29.0% lower than the average property price on Elderberry Close
  • 28.1% lower than the average in the LU2 8JD postcode area
  • and 62.7% lower 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 19 May 2021, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
603 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£121,478
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£202
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

12 Elderberry Close, Luton, LU2 8JD has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 19 May 2021.

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 25 Mar 2011, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 61%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from warm air, electric to electric storage heaters, improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from very poor to average, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from flat, limited insulation to flat, limited insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from average to poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 66% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Roof
Flat, limited insulation (assumed)
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU2 8JD

7 th / 27
Price Rank
28% lower than average
21 st / 24
Size Rank
8% smaller than average
4 th / 24
Price Per Sq FT Rank
22% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LU2 8JD , this flat's estimated value ranks 7th out of 27. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 4th out of 24 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 21th out of 24 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£121,478
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+1 %
2 Apr 2024
£120,000
Leasehold
-27.8 %
31 Mar 2022
£166,250
Leasehold
+403.8 %
15 Apr 1996
£33,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £175,000
sale date: 26 Jan 2024
rooms: 3
size: 624 sq ft
sale price: £160,000
sale date: 19 Dec 2022
rooms: 3
size: 624 sq ft
sale price: £175,000
sale date: 16 Jun 2022
rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £160,000
sale date: 30 May 2022
rooms: 3
size: 624 sq ft
sale price: £164,000
sale date: 25 Mar 2022

Data Sources

The property at 12 Elderberry Close, Luton, LU2 8JD appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 2 Apr 2024. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 19 May 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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