15 Chester Close, Luton, LU4 9SJ is a freehold terraced property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 1,259 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 £351,606 , which equates to approximately £279 per square foot. It was last sold on 18 Aug 2010 for £185,000. Since then, the value has increased by £166,606, representing a 90.1% increase, or approximately 5.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £351,606 is:

  • 20.9% higher than the average property price on Chester Close
  • 17.7% higher than the average in the LU4 9SJ postcode area
  • and 8.0% 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 3 July 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
1259 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£351,606
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£279
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

15 Chester Close, Luton, LU4 9SJ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 3 Jul 2015.

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 Dec 2009, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 33.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from good to average, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 25 mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 36% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Average
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 36% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to LU4 9SJ

3 rd / 15
Price Rank
18% higher than average
2 nd / 12
Size Rank
32% bigger than average
10 th / 12
Price Per Sq FT Rank
11% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LU4 9SJ , this house's estimated value ranks 3rd out of 15. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 10th out of 12 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 2nd out of 12 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£351,606
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+90 %
18 Aug 2010
£185,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 8
size: 1367 sq ft
sale price: £83,500
sale date: 5 Apr 2002
rooms: 7
size: 1259 sq ft
sale price: £35,950
sale date: 15 Sep 1995

Data Sources

The property at 15 Chester Close, Luton, LU4 9SJ appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 18 Aug 2010. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 3 Jul 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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