16 Penda Close, Luton, LU3 3UT is a freehold terraced property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 635 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 £229,439 , which equates to approximately £361 per square foot. It was last sold on 11 Dec 2013 for £125,000. Since then, the value has increased by £104,439, representing a 83.6% increase, or approximately 6.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £229,439 is:

  • 2.1% higher than the average property price on Penda Close
  • 9.2% lower than the average in the LU3 3UT postcode area
  • and 25.8% 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 21 August 2013, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
635 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£229,439
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£361
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

16 Penda Close, Luton, LU3 3UT has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 21 Aug 2013.

This property uses electric storage heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 14 Apr 2010. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 9.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from poor to average, while the heating system type remained the same (electric storage heaters).
  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from poor to average, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, limited insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (good).
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Roof
Pitched, limited insulation (assumed)
Poor
Walls
Timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to LU3 3UT

14 th / 20
Price Rank
9% lower than average
9 th / 18
Size Rank
1% bigger than average
11 th / 18
Price Per Sq FT Rank
10% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LU3 3UT , this house's estimated value ranks 14th out of 20. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 11th out of 18 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 9th out of 18 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£229,439
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+84 %
11 Dec 2013
£125,000
Leasehold
+4.2 %
17 Jan 2011
£120,000
Leasehold
+20 %
28 Feb 2003
£99,995
Leasehold
+51.5 %
18 Aug 2000
£66,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 581 sq ft
sale price: £195,000
sale date: 6 Dec 2019
rooms: 3
size: 581 sq ft
sale price: £210,000
sale date: 1 Nov 2019
rooms: 4
size: 710 sq ft
sale price: £190,000
sale date: 18 Jan 2019
rooms: 3
size: 689 sq ft
sale price: £195,000
sale date: 22 Jul 2016
rooms: 3
size: 604 sq ft
sale price: £191,500
sale date: 29 Apr 2016

Data Sources

The property at 16 Penda Close, Luton, LU3 3UT appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 11 Dec 2013. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 21 Aug 2013. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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