147 Buckingham Drive, Luton, LU2 9RD is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 775 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 £251,968 , which equates to approximately £325 per square foot. It was last sold on 25 Sep 2003 for £110,000. Since then, the value has increased by £141,968, representing a 129.1% increase, or approximately 5.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £251,968 is:

  • 33.5% lower than the average property price on Buckingham Drive
  • 34.6% lower than the average in the LU2 9RD postcode area
  • and 22.6% lower than the average price for Luton as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 20 October 2020, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
775 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£251,968
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£325
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

147 Buckingham Drive, Luton, LU2 9RD has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 20 Oct 2020.

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 3 Nov 2010. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 10.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 75 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (average).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from average to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 82% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 75 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 82% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU2 9RD

23 rd / 23
Price Rank
35% lower than average
13 th / 14
Size Rank
24% smaller than average
14 th / 14
Price Per Sq FT Rank
14% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LU2 9RD , this house's estimated value ranks 23th out of 23. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 14th out of 14 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 13th out of 14 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£251,968
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+129 %
25 Sep 2003
£110,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 753 sq ft
sale price: £272,500
sale date: 26 Jun 2017
rooms: 5
size: 883 sq ft
sale price: £282,500
sale date: 7 Jul 2016
rooms: 4
size: 807 sq ft
sale price: £167,000
sale date: 7 Nov 2003
rooms: 4
size: 775 sq ft
sale price: £320,000
sale date: 29 Nov 2024
rooms: 4
size: 786 sq ft
sale price: £325,000
sale date: 10 Jun 2024

Data Sources

The property at 147 Buckingham Drive, Luton, LU2 9RD appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 25 Sep 2003. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 20 Oct 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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