18 Blackthorn Drive, Luton, LU2 8EE is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,033 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 £239,953 , which equates to approximately £232 per square foot. It was last sold on 20 Jun 2014 for £134,000. Since then, the value has increased by £105,953, representing a 79.1% increase, or approximately 6.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £239,953 is:

  • 25.1% lower than the average property price on Blackthorn Drive
  • 21.4% lower than the average in the LU2 8EE postcode area
  • and 26.3% lower 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 17 May 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1033 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£239,953
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£232
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

18 Blackthorn Drive, Luton, LU2 8EE has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 17 May 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 main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 27 Feb 2013. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 3.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 44% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 57% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to 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, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 57% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to LU2 8EE

24 th / 24
Price Rank
21% lower than average
1 st / 16
Size Rank
28% bigger than average
16 th / 16
Price Per Sq FT Rank
39% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LU2 8EE , this house's estimated value ranks 24th out of 24. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 16th out of 16 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 1st out of 16 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£239,953
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+79 %
20 Jun 2014
£134,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 990 sq ft
sale price: £340,000
sale date: 4 Jul 2024
rooms: 6
size: 915 sq ft
sale price: £290,000
sale date: 19 Mar 2020
rooms: 5
size: 968 sq ft
sale price: £165,000
sale date: 14 Dec 2012

Data Sources

The property at 18 Blackthorn Drive, Luton, LU2 8EE appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 20 Jun 2014. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 17 May 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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