17 Kirby Drive, Luton, LU3 4AJ is a freehold detached property built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 1,563 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 £505,440 , which equates to approximately £324 per square foot. It was last sold on 14 Dec 2018 for £442,000. Since then, the value has increased by £63,440, representing a 14.4% increase, or approximately 2.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £505,440 is:

  • 9.3% higher than the average property price on Kirby Drive
  • 6.2% higher than the average in the LU3 4AJ postcode area
  • and 63.6% higher 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 10 June 2011, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
1563 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£505,440
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£324
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

17 Kirby Drive, Luton, LU3 4AJ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 10 Jun 2011.

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 21 Mar 2011. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 3.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, insulated (assumed) to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (average).
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 46% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 44% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Average
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 44% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to LU3 4AJ

16 th / 30
Price Rank
6% higher than average
2 nd / 20
Size Rank
30% bigger than average
20 th / 20
Price Per Sq FT Rank
18% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LU3 4AJ , this house's estimated value ranks 16th out of 30. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 20th out of 20 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 20 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£505,440
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+14 %
14 Dec 2018
£442,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 7
size: 1399 sq ft
sale price: £335,000
sale date: 23 Apr 2015
rooms: 7
size: 1356 sq ft
sale price: £285,000
sale date: 2 Aug 2013
rooms: 5
size: 1442 sq ft
sale price: £215,000
sale date: 2 Sep 2004
rooms: 6
size: 1356 sq ft
sale price: £390,000
sale date: 8 Sep 2023
rooms: 7
size: 1399 sq ft
sale price: £490,000
sale date: 28 Jul 2023

Data Sources

The property at 17 Kirby Drive, Luton, LU3 4AJ appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 14 Dec 2018. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 10 Jun 2011. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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