173 Buckingham Drive, Luton, LU2 9RE is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 1,152 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £384,179 , which equates to approximately £334 per square foot. It was last sold on 17 Dec 2021 for £360,000. Since then, the value has increased by £24,179, representing a 6.7% increase, or approximately 1.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £384,179 is:

  • 1.4% higher than the average property price on Buckingham Drive
  • 0.6% higher than the average in the LU2 9RE postcode area
  • and 18.1% higher than the average price for Luton as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 27 September 2021, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
1152 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£384,179
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£334
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

173 Buckingham Drive, Luton, LU2 9RE has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 27 Sep 2021.

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 15 Mar 2011, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 15.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150 mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • 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 changed from low energy lighting in 60% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to LU2 9RE

9 th / 28
Price Rank
1% higher than average
4 th / 24
Size Rank
23% bigger than average
19 th / 24
Price Per Sq FT Rank
18% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LU2 9RE , this house's estimated value ranks 9th out of 28. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 19th out of 24 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 4th out of 24 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£384,179
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+7 %
17 Dec 2021
£360,000
Leasehold
+69.8 %
31 Oct 2014
£212,000
Leasehold
+24.7 %
19 Jan 2004
£169,995
Leasehold
+159.5 %
17 Mar 1995
£65,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

148 Buckingham Drive, Luton, LU2 9RE
rooms: 5
size: 1152 sq ft
sale price: £345,000
sale date: 9 Mar 2018
54 Buckingham Drive, Luton, LU2 9RA
rooms: 5
size: 1033 sq ft
sale price: £385,000
sale date: 29 Sep 2023
110 Buckingham Drive, Luton, LU2 9RB
rooms: 5
size: 1012 sq ft
sale price: £355,000
sale date: 29 Sep 2023
44 Buckingham Drive, Luton, LU2 9RA
rooms: 7
size: 1152 sq ft
sale price: £425,000
sale date: 9 Dec 2022
25 Buckingham Drive, Luton, LU2 9RA
rooms: 5
size: 1141 sq ft
sale price: £310,000
sale date: 30 Jun 2021

Data Sources

The property at 173 Buckingham Drive, Luton, LU2 9RE appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 17 Dec 2021. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 27 Sep 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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