131 Buckingham Drive, Luton, LU2 9RD is a freehold terraced property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 958 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £405,149 , which equates to approximately £423 per square foot. It was last sold on 29 Sep 2016 for £322,000. Since then, the value has increased by £83,149, representing a 25.8% increase, or approximately 2.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £405,149 is:

  • 6.9% higher than the average property price on Buckingham Drive
  • 5.2% higher than the average in the LU2 9RD postcode area
  • and 24.5% 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 5 February 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
958 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£405,149
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£423
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

131 Buckingham Drive, Luton, LU2 9RD has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 5 Feb 2023.

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 12 Oct 2015, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 13.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • 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 25% 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
Good
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU2 9RD

12 th / 23
Price Rank
5% higher than average
8 th / 14
Size Rank
6% smaller than average
7 th / 14
Price Per Sq FT Rank
12% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU2 9RD , this house's estimated value ranks 12th out of 23. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 7th out of 14 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 8th out of 14 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£405,149
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+26 %
29 Sep 2016
£322,000
Leasehold
+69.5 %
2 Dec 2005
£190,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1087 sq ft
sale price: £188,888
sale date: 9 Sep 2009
rooms: 6
size: 1055 sq ft
sale price: £285,000
sale date: 24 Nov 2020
rooms: 6
size: 1055 sq ft
sale price: £375,000
sale date: 6 Jul 2017
rooms: 5
size: 1001 sq ft
sale price: £205,000
sale date: 14 Oct 2014
rooms: 5
size: 1044 sq ft
sale price: £184,995
sale date: 21 Sep 2012

Data Sources

The property at 131 Buckingham Drive, Luton, LU2 9RD appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 29 Sep 2016. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 5 Feb 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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