178 Telscombe Way, Luton, LU2 8QR is a leasehold flat built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 506 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £157,508 , which equates to approximately £311 per square foot. It was last sold on 25 May 2017 for £150,000. Since then, the value has increased by £7,508, representing a 5.0% increase, or approximately 0.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £157,508 is:

  • 47.9% lower than the average property price on Telscombe Way
  • 48.0% lower than the average in the LU2 8QR postcode area
  • and 51.6% lower than the average price for Luton as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 14 September 2022, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in LU2 8QR

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
506 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£157,508
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£311
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

178 Telscombe Way, Luton, LU2 8QR has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 14 Sep 2022.

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 4 Sep 2012. The rating of C remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 4.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (very good).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from average to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU2 8QR

39 th / 41
Price Rank
48% lower than average
31 st / 34
Size Rank
41% smaller than average
31 st / 34
Price Per Sq FT Rank
12% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LU2 8QR , this flat's estimated value ranks 39th out of 41. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 31th out of 34 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 31th out of 34 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£157,508
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+5 %
25 May 2017
£150,000
Leasehold
+45.6 %
24 Sep 2007
£103,000
Leasehold
+121.5 %
17 Jul 2000
£46,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 506 sq ft
sale price: £194,950
sale date: 5 Jun 2024
rooms: 2
size: 474 sq ft
sale price: £187,000
sale date: 30 Aug 2022
rooms: 1
size: 506 sq ft
sale price: £135,000
sale date: 7 May 2021
rooms: 2
size: 506 sq ft
sale price: £174,000
sale date: 18 Oct 2024
rooms: 2
size: 495 sq ft
sale price: £175,000
sale date: 26 Oct 2022

Data Sources

The property at 178 Telscombe Way, Luton, LU2 8QR appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 25 May 2017. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 14 Sep 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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