17 Somersby Close, Luton, LU1 3XB is a freehold terraced property built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 452 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £248,084 , which equates to approximately £549 per square foot. It was last sold on 17 Dec 2002 for £96,000. Since then, the value has increased by £152,084, representing a 158.4% increase, or approximately 6.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £248,084 is:

  • 25.3% higher than the average property price on Somersby Close
  • 30.4% higher than the average in the LU1 3XB postcode area
  • and 19.7% lower than the average price for Luton as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 6 July 2020, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in LU1 3XB

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
452 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£248,084
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£549
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

17 Somersby Close, Luton, LU1 3XB has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 6 Jul 2020.

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 single glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 18 May 2009, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 9.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150 mm loft insulation to pitched, insulated (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed), improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, insulated (assumed)
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Single glazed
Very Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU1 3XB

8 th / 42
Price Rank
30% higher than average
18 th / 38
Size Rank
3% smaller than average
2 nd / 38
Price Per Sq FT Rank
34% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU1 3XB , this house's estimated value ranks 8th out of 42. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 38 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 18th out of 38 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£248,084
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+158 %
17 Dec 2002
£96,000
Leasehold
+39.1 %
4 Dec 2000
£69,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 441 sq ft
sale price: £195,000
sale date: 21 Sep 2023
rooms: 2
size: 398 sq ft
sale price: £138,000
sale date: 24 May 2021
rooms: 2
size: 398 sq ft
sale price: £142,500
sale date: 26 Jul 2019
rooms: 2
size: 398 sq ft
sale price: £104,000
sale date: 1 Apr 2010
rooms: 2
size: 398 sq ft
sale price: £93,500
sale date: 11 Apr 2006

Data Sources

The property at 17 Somersby Close, Luton, LU1 3XB appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 17 Dec 2002. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 6 Jul 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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