161 Whipperley Way, Luton, LU1 5LF is a leasehold flat built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 807 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor of a 3-storey building. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £155,917 , which equates to approximately £193 per square foot. It was last sold on 1 Jul 2015 for £120,000. Since then, the value has increased by £35,917, representing a 29.9% increase, or approximately 2.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £155,917 is:

  • 40.2% lower than the average property price on Whipperley Way
  • 11.3% lower than the average in the LU1 5LF postcode area
  • and 49.5% 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 17 October 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
807 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor of 3
Price (estimate)
£155,917
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£193
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

161 Whipperley Way, Luton, LU1 5LF has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 17 Oct 2025.

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 2 Jul 2014, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 27.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation (assumed) to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, filled cavity to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to good lighting efficiency, with efficiency improving from very poor to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Poor
Lighting
Good lighting efficiency
Good

Compared to LU1 5LF

4 th / 10
Price Rank
11% lower than average
2 nd / 10
Size Rank
7% bigger than average
10 th / 10
Price Per Sq FT Rank
17% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LU1 5LF , this flat's estimated value ranks 4th out of 10. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 10th 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 2nd out of 10 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£155,917
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+30 %
1 Jul 2015
£120,000
Leasehold
+29 %
15 Jul 2003
£93,000
Leasehold
+50 %
6 Jul 2001
£62,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 721 sq ft
sale price: £180,000
sale date: 8 Dec 2021
rooms: 4
size: 777 sq ft
sale price: £105,000
sale date: 22 Feb 2010
rooms: 4
size: 807 sq ft
sale price: £45,000
sale date: 30 Sep 1999
rooms: 4
size: 775 sq ft
sale price: £169,000
sale date: 31 Jan 2020
rooms: 3
size: 710 sq ft
sale price: £122,500
sale date: 30 Apr 2015

Data Sources

The property at 161 Whipperley Way, Luton, LU1 5LF appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 1 Jul 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 17 Oct 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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