157 Strathmore Avenue, Luton, LU1 3QP is a freehold detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 1,173 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 £492,840 , which equates to approximately £420 per square foot. It was last sold on 1 Sep 2017 for £425,000. Since then, the value has increased by £67,840, representing a 16.0% increase, or approximately 1.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £492,840 is:

  • 60.4% higher than the average property price on Strathmore Avenue
  • 42.4% higher than the average in the LU1 3QP postcode area
  • and 51.4% higher than the average price for Luton as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (2 out of 3 inspections). 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 28 January 2025, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
1173 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£492,840
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£420
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

157 Strathmore Avenue, Luton, LU1 3QP has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 28 Jan 2025.

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 Feb 2015, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 34.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • 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
Good
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU1 3QP

1 st / 10
Price Rank
42% higher than average
1 st / 8
Size Rank
25% bigger than average
2 nd / 8
Price Per Sq FT Rank
13% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU1 3QP , this house's estimated value ranks 1st out of 10. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 8 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 1st out of 8 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£492,840
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+16 %
1 Sep 2017
£425,000
Leasehold
+90.6 %
15 Mar 2013
£223,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1324 sq ft
sale price: £280,000
sale date: 18 Jan 2017
rooms: 6
size: 1249 sq ft
sale price: £297,000
sale date: 10 Jul 2015

Data Sources

The property at 157 Strathmore Avenue, Luton, LU1 3QP appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 1 Sep 2017. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 28 Jan 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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