131 Portland Road, Luton, LU4 8AY is a freehold terraced property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 700 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 £237,236 , which equates to approximately £339 per square foot. It was last sold on 10 Jun 2011 for £122,000. Since then, the value has increased by £115,236, representing a 94.5% increase, or approximately 6.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £237,236 is:

  • 5.0% higher than the average property price on Portland Road
  • 0.7% higher than the average in the LU4 8AY postcode area
  • and 23.2% 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 17 July 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
700 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£237,236
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£339
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

131 Portland Road, Luton, LU4 8AY has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 3 Dec 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 have partial double glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 25 Oct 2014, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 3.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 12 mm loft insulation to pitched, no insulation (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (very poor).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Partial double glazing
Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 17% of fixed outlets
Poor

Compared to LU4 8AY

17 th / 26
Price Rank
1% higher than average
13 th / 20
Size Rank
6% smaller than average
9 th / 20
Price Per Sq FT Rank
7% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU4 8AY , this house's estimated value ranks 17th out of 26. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 9th out of 20 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 13th out of 20 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£237,236
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+94 %
10 Jun 2011
£122,000
Leasehold
+28.4 %
30 May 2003
£95,000
Leasehold
+113.5 %
1 Dec 1999
£44,500
Leasehold
+34.8 %
31 Jan 1995
£33,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 678 sq ft
sale price: £190,000
sale date: 18 Dec 2020
rooms: 4
size: 710 sq ft
sale price: £140,000
sale date: 24 Jun 2016
rooms: 3
size: 667 sq ft
sale price: £133,000
sale date: 10 Jan 2014
rooms: 4
size: 678 sq ft
sale price: £102,500
sale date: 4 Jan 2013
rooms: 3
size: 710 sq ft
sale price: £129,995
sale date: 6 Dec 2011

Data Sources

The property at 131 Portland Road, Luton, LU4 8AY appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 10 Jun 2011. It also has four Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 3 Dec 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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