121 Dorrington Close, Luton, LU3 1XP is a freehold terraced property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 1,076 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 £221,875 , which equates to approximately £206 per square foot. It was last sold on 15 Dec 2016 for £175,000. Since then, the value has increased by £46,875, representing a 26.8% increase, or approximately 3.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £221,875 is:

  • 3.0% lower than the average property price on Dorrington Close
  • 2.5% higher than the average in the LU3 1XP postcode area
  • and 31.8% lower than the average price for Luton as a whole

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
1076 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£221,875
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£206
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

121 Dorrington Close, Luton, LU3 1XP has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 29 Jul 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 the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 29 May 2014, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to E, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 28.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from room heaters, electric to boiler and radiators, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, standard tariff to from main system, no cylinder thermostat, with its energy efficiency improving from very poor to poor.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150 mm loft insulation to pitched, no insulation, changing energy efficiency from good to very poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 20% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 29% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Poor
Roof
Pitched, no insulation
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 29% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to LU3 1XP

4 th / 21
Price Rank
2% higher than average
1 st / 21
Size Rank
74% bigger than average
21 st / 21
Price Per Sq FT Rank
41% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LU3 1XP , this house's estimated value ranks 4th out of 21. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 21th out of 21 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 1st out of 21 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£221,875
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+27 %
15 Dec 2016
£175,000
Leasehold
+35.7 %
21 Sep 2007
£129,000
Leasehold
+43.3 %
3 Oct 2002
£89,995
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 1055 sq ft
sale price: £79,995
sale date: 27 Jun 2002
rooms: 3
size: 1163 sq ft
sale price: £124,500
sale date: 22 Jun 2007

Data Sources

The property at 121 Dorrington Close, Luton, LU3 1XP appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 15 Dec 2016. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 29 Jul 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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