140 Rochford Drive, Luton, LU2 8SU is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 614 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £318,129 , which equates to approximately £518 per square foot. It was last sold on 30 Jun 2021 for £273,000. Since then, the value has increased by £45,129, representing a 16.5% increase, or approximately 3.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £318,129 is:

  • 0.6% lower than the average property price on Rochford Drive
  • 18.7% higher than the average in the LU2 8SU postcode area
  • and 2.2% 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 21 February 2013, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
614 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£318,129
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£518
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

140 Rochford Drive, Luton, LU2 8SU has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 21 Feb 2013.

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 18 Sep 2009. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 10.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Average
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to LU2 8SU

9 th / 22
Price Rank
19% higher than average
7 th / 19
Size Rank
3% bigger than average
11 th / 19
Price Per Sq FT Rank
16% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU2 8SU , this house's estimated value ranks 9th out of 22. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 11th out of 19 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 7th out of 19 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£318,129
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+17 %
30 Jun 2021
£273,000
Leasehold
+9.2 %
10 May 2018
£249,995
Leasehold
+56.3 %
31 May 2013
£159,950
Leasehold
+6.6 %
14 Apr 2010
£149,995
Leasehold
+3.4 %
26 Mar 2010
£145,000
Leasehold
+15.5 %
6 Jun 2003
£125,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £236,000
sale date: 29 Jul 2016
rooms: 4
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £82,000
sale date: 28 Jul 2000
rooms: 4
size: 700 sq ft
sale price: £320,000
sale date: 11 Mar 2024
rooms: 4
size: 581 sq ft
sale price: £228,000
sale date: 1 Mar 2019
rooms: 3
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £245,000
sale date: 4 Nov 2016

Data Sources

The property at 140 Rochford Drive, Luton, LU2 8SU appears six times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 30 Jun 2021. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 21 Feb 2013. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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