160 Barton Road, Luton, LU3 2BE is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 1,550 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £472,170 , which equates to approximately £305 per square foot. It was last sold on 24 Oct 2014 for £275,000. Since then, the value has increased by £197,170, representing a 71.7% increase, or approximately 6.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £472,170 is:

  • 31.6% lower than the average property price on Barton Road
  • 11.7% lower than the average in the LU3 2BE postcode area
  • and 45.1% higher than the average price for Luton as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly rented (2 out of 3 inspections). 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 21 December 2022, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
1550 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£472,170
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£305
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

160 Barton Road, Luton, LU3 2BE has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 21 Dec 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 7 Nov 2022. The rating of C is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 1.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150 mm loft insulation to pitched, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to very poor.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 76% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU3 2BE

10 th / 13
Price Rank
12% lower than average
2 nd / 8
Size Rank
15% bigger than average
8 th / 8
Price Per Sq FT Rank
23% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LU3 2BE , this house's estimated value ranks 10th out of 13. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 8th out of 8 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 2nd out of 8 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£472,170
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+72 %
24 Oct 2014
£275,000
Leasehold
+14.6 %
31 Oct 2011
£240,000
Leasehold
+336.4 %
31 Aug 1995
£55,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 7
size: 1335 sq ft
sale price: £296,000
sale date: 2 Jul 2014
rooms: 7
size: 1496 sq ft
sale price: £142,000
sale date: 14 Jan 2000

Data Sources

The property at 160 Barton Road, Luton, LU3 2BE appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 24 Oct 2014. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 21 Dec 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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