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 £347,715 , which equates to approximately £276 per square foot. It was last sold on 18 Aug 2010 for £185,000. Since then, the value has increased by £162,715, representing a 88.0% increase, or approximately 5.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £347,715 is:

  • 19.8% higher than the average property price on Chester Close
  • 16.4% higher than the average in the LU4 9SJ postcode area
  • and 12.8% 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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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
1259 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£347,715
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£276
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
16% higher than average
2 nd / 13
Size Rank
30% bigger than average
11 th / 13
Price Per Sq FT Rank
11% lower than average

Sale History

Today
£347,715
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+88 %
18 Aug 2010
£185,000
Freehold

Flood Risk for this Property

Flood risk from rivers and the sea
Very low flood risk
Flood risk from surface water
Very low flood risk
Surface water flood hazard
No mapped risk

* Results are based on Environment Agency flood risk mapping for the property UPRN where available. They are indicative and should not be treated as a site-specific flood survey.

Flood risk from rivers and the sea

This property has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.

River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.

Flood risk from surface water

This property has very low surface water flood risk.

Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.

Flood depth indicators

Rivers and Sea
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk
Surface Water
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk

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 HM Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 18 Aug 2010. It also has two Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) records, the earliest dating back to 3 Jul 2015. We use this information to estimate the property's characteristics, flood risk profile and current market value.

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