168 Birchen Grove, Luton, LU2 7TP is a leasehold flat built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 506 square feet of living space. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £118,485 , which equates to approximately £234 per square foot. It was last sold on 12 Nov 2021 for £115,000. Since then, the value has increased by £3,485, representing a 3.0% increase, or approximately 0.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £118,485 is:

  • 36.9% lower than the average property price on Birchen Grove
  • 36.1% lower than the average in the LU2 7TP postcode area
  • and 63.6% 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 2021, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached Maisonette
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
506 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£118,485
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£234
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

168 Birchen Grove, Luton, LU2 7TP has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 29 Jul 2021.

This property uses electric storage heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 28 May 2015. The rating of E remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 15.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to LU2 7TP

19 th / 19
Price Rank
36% lower than average
11 th / 18
Size Rank
7% smaller than average
18 th / 18
Price Per Sq FT Rank
31% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LU2 7TP , this maisonette's estimated value ranks 19th out of 19. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 18th out of 18 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 11th out of 18 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£118,485
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+3 %
12 Nov 2021
£115,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 506 sq ft
sale price: £200,000
sale date: 4 Dec 2023
rooms: 3
size: 484 sq ft
sale price: £132,000
sale date: 29 Aug 2023
rooms: 3
size: 517 sq ft
sale price: £150,000
sale date: 29 Sep 2022
rooms: 3
size: 497 sq ft
sale price: £155,000
sale date: 28 Feb 2017
rooms: 3
size: 474 sq ft
sale price: £119,500
sale date: 4 Sep 2015

Data Sources

The property at 168 Birchen Grove, Luton, LU2 7TP appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 12 Nov 2021. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 29 Jul 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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