171 Selbourne Road, Luton, LU4 8LU is a freehold terraced property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 980 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £335,475 , which equates to approximately £343 per square foot. It was last sold on 26 Oct 2018 for £283,500. Since then, the value has increased by £51,975, representing a 18.3% increase, or approximately 2.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £335,475 is:

  • 24.4% higher than the average property price on Selbourne Road
  • 31.7% higher than the average in the LU4 8LU postcode area
  • and 3.1% higher than the average price for Luton as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 inspections). 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 23 March 2017, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in LU4 8LU

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
980 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£335,475
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£343
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

171 Selbourne Road, Luton, LU4 8LU has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 23 Mar 2017.

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 16 May 2016. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 8.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150 mm loft insulation to pitched, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to very poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 59% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 80% of 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, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU4 8LU

1 st / 22
Price Rank
32% higher than average
9 th / 17
Size Rank
2% bigger than average
5 th / 17
Price Per Sq FT Rank
30% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU4 8LU , this house's estimated value ranks 1st out of 22. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 5th out of 17 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 9th out of 17 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£335,475
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+18 %
26 Oct 2018
£283,500
Leasehold
+111.6 %
21 Aug 2003
£134,000
Leasehold
+226.8 %
9 Oct 1995
£41,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 969 sq ft
sale price: £155,000
sale date: 27 Oct 2014
rooms: 4
size: 926 sq ft
sale price: £130,000
sale date: 28 Mar 2014
rooms: 5
size: 947 sq ft
sale price: £145,000
sale date: 24 Oct 2011
rooms: 5
size: 1023 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 19 Jan 2021
rooms: 5
size: 893 sq ft
sale price: £195,000
sale date: 5 Nov 2019

Data Sources

The property at 171 Selbourne Road, Luton, LU4 8LU appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 26 Oct 2018. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 23 Mar 2017. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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