142 Wardown Crescent, Luton, LU2 7JU is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 1,313 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 £446,515 , which equates to approximately £340 per square foot. It was last sold on 18 Dec 2009 for £221,250. Since then, the value has increased by £225,265, representing a 101.8% increase, or approximately 6.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £446,515 is:

  • 6.0% higher than the average property price on Wardown Crescent
  • 11.2% higher than the average in the LU2 7JU postcode area
  • and 37.2% 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 24 November 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
1313 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£446,515
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£340
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

142 Wardown Crescent, Luton, LU2 7JU has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 24 Nov 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 single glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 25 Sep 2009, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to E, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 43.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100mm loft insulation to pitched, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), improving energy efficiency from very poor to poor.
  • The windows were upgraded from partial double glazing to single glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 11% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Single glazed
Very Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU2 7JU

6 th / 22
Price Rank
11% higher than average
3 rd / 17
Size Rank
22% bigger than average
14 th / 17
Price Per Sq FT Rank
9% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LU2 7JU , this house's estimated value ranks 6th out of 22. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 14th out of 17 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 3rd out of 17 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£446,515
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+102 %
18 Dec 2009
£221,250
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1184 sq ft
sale price: £355,000
sale date: 3 May 2019
rooms: 5
size: 1356 sq ft
sale price: £195,000
sale date: 25 Apr 2014
rooms: 6
size: 1184 sq ft
sale price: £228,000
sale date: 21 Feb 2014
rooms: 5
size: 1163 sq ft
sale price: £207,500
sale date: 18 Jan 2008
rooms: 6
size: 1173 sq ft
sale price: £420,000
sale date: 28 Mar 2024

Data Sources

The property at 142 Wardown Crescent, Luton, LU2 7JU appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 18 Dec 2009. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 24 Nov 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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