16 Laxton Close, Luton, LU2 8SJ is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 689 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 £312,813 , which equates to approximately £454 per square foot. It was last sold on 1 Aug 2014 for £180,000. Since then, the value has increased by £132,813, representing a 73.8% increase, or approximately 6.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £312,813 is:

  • 3.0% higher than the average property price on Laxton Close
  • 6.0% higher than the average in the LU2 8SJ postcode area
  • and 3.9% lower 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 17 July 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
689 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£312,813
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£454
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

16 Laxton Close, Luton, LU2 8SJ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 17 Jul 2014.

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 9 Sep 2009. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 2.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 50 mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 28% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from very good to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 28% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to LU2 8SJ

21 st / 34
Price Rank
6% higher than average
11 th / 25
Size Rank
5% bigger than average
19 th / 25
Price Per Sq FT Rank
1% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU2 8SJ , this house's estimated value ranks 21th out of 34. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 19th out of 25 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 11th out of 25 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£312,813
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+74 %
1 Aug 2014
£180,000
Leasehold
+44 %
13 Jun 2003
£125,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 743 sq ft
sale price: £318,000
sale date: 11 Aug 2022
rooms: 4
size: 710 sq ft
sale price: £285,000
sale date: 30 Sep 2019
rooms: 4
size: 764 sq ft
sale price: £285,000
sale date: 11 Jan 2017
rooms: 4
size: 710 sq ft
sale price: £242,500
sale date: 2 Mar 2016
rooms: 5
size: 667 sq ft
sale price: £232,500
sale date: 22 May 2015

Data Sources

The property at 16 Laxton Close, Luton, LU2 8SJ appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 1 Aug 2014. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 17 Jul 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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