173 Austin Road, Luton, LU3 1TZ is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,572 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 £494,620 , which equates to approximately £315 per square foot. It was last sold on 22 Dec 2015 for £350,000. Since then, the value has increased by £144,620, representing a 41.3% increase, or approximately 4.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £494,620 is:

  • 34.4% higher than the average property price on Austin Road
  • 34.4% higher than the average in the LU3 1TZ postcode area
  • and 60.1% 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 9 December 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1572 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£494,620
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£315
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

173 Austin Road, Luton, LU3 1TZ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 9 Dec 2016.

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 the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 30 May 2015. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to from main system, no cylinder thermostat, with its energy efficiency changing from good to average.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, no insulation, changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • 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 good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 47% 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, no cylinder thermostat
Average
Roof
Pitched, no insulation
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU3 1TZ

1 st / 41
Price Rank
34% higher than average
6 th / 29
Size Rank
43% bigger than average
18 th / 29
Price Per Sq FT Rank
6% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LU3 1TZ , this house's estimated value ranks 1st out of 41. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 18th out of 29 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 6th out of 29 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£494,620
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+41 %
22 Dec 2015
£350,000
Leasehold
+321.7 %
24 May 1995
£83,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 8
size: 1582 sq ft
sale price: £415,000
sale date: 20 Nov 2023
rooms: 8
size: 1496 sq ft
sale price: £375,000
sale date: 23 Aug 2017
rooms: 8
size: 1356 sq ft
sale price: £170,000
sale date: 16 Oct 2009
rooms: 8
size: 1475 sq ft
sale price: £176,000
sale date: 1 Aug 2006
rooms: 8
size: 1518 sq ft
sale price: £165,000
sale date: 12 Nov 2002

Data Sources

The property at 173 Austin Road, Luton, LU3 1TZ appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 22 Dec 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 9 Dec 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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