16 Sparrow Close, Luton, LU4 0XL is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 904 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £292,900 , which equates to approximately £324 per square foot. It was last sold on 2 Sep 2004 for £142,500. Since then, the value has increased by £150,400, representing a 105.5% increase, or approximately 5.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £292,900 is:

  • 3.3% higher than the average property price on Sparrow Close
  • 6.1% higher than the average in the LU4 0XL postcode area
  • and 10.0% 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 rented both times. This suggests the property has often been rented out, which may indicate use as an investment or buy-to-let.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 14 January 2022, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
904 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£292,900
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£324
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

16 Sparrow Close, Luton, LU4 0XL has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 14 Jan 2022.

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 13 Dec 2021, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 3%.

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, partial insulation (assumed)
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU4 0XL

3 rd / 11
Price Rank
6% higher than average
3 rd / 10
Size Rank
25% bigger than average
7 th / 10
Price Per Sq FT Rank
15% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LU4 0XL , this house's estimated value ranks 3rd out of 11. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 7th out of 10 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 3rd out of 10 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£292,900
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+106 %
2 Sep 2004
£142,500
Leasehold
+185 %
27 Aug 1996
£50,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 980 sq ft
sale price: £270,000
sale date: 19 Apr 2021
rooms: 4
size: 893 sq ft
sale price: £221,000
sale date: 27 Jun 2017

Data Sources

The property at 16 Sparrow Close, Luton, LU4 0XL appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 2 Sep 2004. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 14 Jan 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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