179 Buckingham Drive, Luton, LU2 9RE is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 743 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £345,761 , which equates to approximately £466 per square foot. It was last sold on 17 Dec 2021 for £324,000. Since then, the value has increased by £21,761, representing a 6.7% increase, or approximately 1.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £345,761 is:

  • 8.8% lower than the average property price on Buckingham Drive
  • 9.4% lower than the average in the LU2 9RE postcode area
  • and 6.2% higher than the average price for Luton as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (2 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 22 May 2025, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
743 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£345,761
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£466
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

179 Buckingham Drive, Luton, LU2 9RE has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 22 May 2025.

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 23 Mar 2015, and the property received the same rating of D with an unchanged energy efficiency score of 62.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 25 mm loft insulation to pitched, 150 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from poor to very poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU2 9RE

18 th / 28
Price Rank
9% lower than average
24 th / 24
Size Rank
21% smaller than average
4 th / 24
Price Per Sq FT Rank
14% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU2 9RE , this house's estimated value ranks 18th out of 28. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 4th out of 24 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 24th out of 24 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£345,761
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+7 %
17 Dec 2021
£324,000
Leasehold
+21.1 %
20 Feb 2019
£267,500
Leasehold
+24.4 %
23 Dec 2014
£215,000
Leasehold
+28.4 %
6 Dec 2013
£167,500
Leasehold
+49.6 %
25 Jan 2002
£112,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 786 sq ft
sale price: £325,000
sale date: 10 Jun 2024
rooms: 5
size: 775 sq ft
sale price: £292,500
sale date: 13 Dec 2023
rooms: 4
size: 840 sq ft
sale price: £302,500
sale date: 30 Jun 2023
rooms: 4
size: 807 sq ft
sale price: £310,000
sale date: 22 Dec 2022
rooms: 5
size: 775 sq ft
sale price: £300,000
sale date: 24 Mar 2022

Data Sources

The property at 179 Buckingham Drive, Luton, LU2 9RE appears five times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 17 Dec 2021. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 22 May 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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