16, Startpoint Downs Road, Luton, LU1 1XW is a leasehold flat built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 603 square feet of living space and is situated on the 4th floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £141,993 , which equates to approximately £236 per square foot. It was last sold on 6 Nov 2020 for £125,000. Since then, the value has increased by £16,993, representing a 13.6% increase, or approximately 2.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £141,993 is:

  • 15.2% lower than the average property price on Downs Road
  • 27.0% higher than the average in the LU1 1XW postcode area
  • and 56.4% 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 29 July 2020, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
603 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
4th floor
Price (estimate)
£141,993
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£236
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

16, Startpoint Downs Road, Luton, LU1 1XW has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 29 Jul 2020.

This property uses electric storage heaters as its main heating source. Electric instantaneous heaters at the point of use are used to provide hot water. The windows are single glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 18 May 2010, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 20.4%.

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 system changed from electric immersion, off-peak to electric instantaneous at point of use, with no change in energy efficiency (very poor).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 16% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to good.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric instantaneous at point of use
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Single glazed
Very Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to LU1 1XW

15 th / 52
Price Rank
27% higher than average
12 th / 46
Size Rank
7% bigger than average
20 th / 46
Price Per Sq FT Rank
18% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU1 1XW , this flat's estimated value ranks 15th out of 52. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 20th out of 46 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 12th out of 46 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£141,993
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+14 %
6 Nov 2020
£125,000
Leasehold
+38.9 %
4 Mar 2005
£90,000
Leasehold
+22.4 %
6 Jan 2003
£73,500
Leasehold
+241.9 %
23 Jan 1998
£21,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 657 sq ft
sale price: £130,000
sale date: 30 Aug 2022
rooms: 2
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £114,250
sale date: 12 Nov 2020
rooms: 3
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £105,000
sale date: 9 Sep 2020
rooms: 4
size: 581 sq ft
sale price: £105,000
sale date: 9 Sep 2020
rooms: 4
size: 624 sq ft
sale price: £107,000
sale date: 26 Jun 2020

Data Sources

The property at 16, Startpoint Downs Road, Luton, LU1 1XW appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 6 Nov 2020. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 29 Jul 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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