16 Lucas Gardens, Luton, LU3 4BE is a freehold terraced property built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 549 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £277,053 , which equates to approximately £505 per square foot. It was last sold on 10 Jan 2024 for £270,000. Since then, the value has increased by £7,053, representing a 2.6% increase, or approximately 1.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £277,053 is:

  • 8.5% higher than the average property price on Lucas Gardens
  • 13.0% higher than the average in the LU3 4BE postcode area
  • and 10.4% lower 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 22 January 2024, the property was recorded as rented.

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About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
549 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£277,053
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£505
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

16 Lucas Gardens, Luton, LU3 4BE has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 22 Jan 2024.

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 1 Nov 2013, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 19.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed), improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 14% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU3 4BE

7 th / 24
Price Rank
13% higher than average
11 th / 21
Size Rank
7% smaller than average
1 st / 21
Price Per Sq FT Rank
21% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU3 4BE , this house's estimated value ranks 7th out of 24. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 21 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 11th out of 21 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£277,053
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+3 %
10 Jan 2024
£270,000
Leasehold
+22.2 %
13 Feb 2017
£221,000
Leasehold
+31.5 %
19 Sep 2014
£168,000
Leasehold
+17.1 %
31 Jul 2009
£143,500
Leasehold
+21.1 %
4 Oct 2002
£118,500
Leasehold
+100.8 %
22 Nov 2001
£59,000
Leasehold
-26.3 %
15 Jan 2001
£80,000
Leasehold
+64.9 %
27 Sep 1996
£48,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £169,995
sale date: 27 Jun 2025
rooms: 3
size: 484 sq ft
sale price: £135,000
sale date: 27 Feb 2015
rooms: 4
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £140,500
sale date: 23 Aug 2007
rooms: 3
size: 495 sq ft
sale price: £127,000
sale date: 29 Apr 2005
rooms: 2
size: 484 sq ft
sale price: £85,500
sale date: 13 Sep 2002

Data Sources

The property at 16 Lucas Gardens, Luton, LU3 4BE appears eight times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 10 Jan 2024. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 22 Jan 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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