161 Hitchin Road, Luton, LU2 0EP is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 829 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £261,849 , which equates to approximately £316 per square foot. It was last sold on 22 Jun 2022 for £255,000. Since then, the value has increased by £6,849, representing a 2.7% increase, or approximately 0.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £261,849 is:

  • 9.8% lower than the average property price on Hitchin Road
  • 10.1% higher than the average in the LU2 0EP postcode area
  • and 19.5% lower than the average price for Luton as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 20 April 2022, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in LU2 0EP

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
829 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£261,849
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£316
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

161 Hitchin Road, Luton, LU2 0EP has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 20 Apr 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 mostly double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 26 Mar 2012, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 17.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation (assumed) to pitched, 75 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to average.
  • The windows were upgraded from fully double glazed to mostly double glazing.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 83% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 82% of 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, 75 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Mostly double glazing
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 82% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU2 0EP

15 th / 28
Price Rank
10% higher than average
20 th / 23
Size Rank
7% smaller than average
4 th / 23
Price Per Sq FT Rank
18% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU2 0EP , this house's estimated value ranks 15th out of 28. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 4th out of 23 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 20th out of 23 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£261,849
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+3 %
22 Jun 2022
£255,000
Leasehold
+34.9 %
8 Mar 2019
£189,000
Leasehold
+440 %
22 Aug 1997
£35,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

185 Hitchin Road, Luton, LU2 0EP
rooms: 5
size: 926 sq ft
sale price: £171,000
sale date: 1 Apr 2015
193 Hitchin Road, Luton, LU2 0EP
rooms: 4
size: 915 sq ft
sale price: £125,000
sale date: 4 Jan 2013
175 Hitchin Road, Luton, LU2 0EP
rooms: 5
size: 936 sq ft
sale price: £39,000
sale date: 15 May 1997
250 Hitchin Road, Luton, LU2 0EU
rooms: 4
size: 786 sq ft
sale price: £261,000
sale date: 29 Feb 2024
133 Hitchin Road, Luton, LU2 0EW
rooms: 5
size: 797 sq ft
sale price: £223,000
sale date: 31 Oct 2023

Data Sources

The property at 161 Hitchin Road, Luton, LU2 0EP appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 22 Jun 2022. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 20 Apr 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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