18 Dorrington Close, Luton, LU3 1XR is a freehold flat built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 420 square feet of living space. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £181,441 , which equates to approximately £432 per square foot. It was last sold on 11 Feb 2025 for £175,000. Since then, the value has increased by £6,441, representing a 3.7% increase, or approximately 4.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £181,441 is:

  • 20.7% lower than the average property price on Dorrington Close
  • 27.2% lower than the average in the LU3 1XR postcode area
  • and 44.2% 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 28 May 2020, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
420 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£181,441
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£432
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

18 Dorrington Close, Luton, LU3 1XR has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 28 May 2020.

This property uses electric room heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 19 Apr 2016. 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 heating system changed from room heaters, mains gas to room heaters, electric, with no change in energy efficiency (average).
  • The wall energy efficiency changing from good to average, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, filled cavity.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU3 1XR

37 th / 39
Price Rank
27% lower than average
35 th / 36
Size Rank
39% smaller than average
8 th / 36
Price Per Sq FT Rank
19% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU3 1XR , this house's estimated value ranks 37th out of 39. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 8th out of 36 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 35th out of 36 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£181,441
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+4 %
11 Feb 2025
£175,000
Leasehold
+27.7 %
5 Oct 2016
£137,000
Leasehold
+17.1 %
14 Sep 2007
£117,000
Leasehold
+23.2 %
8 Oct 2004
£95,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 2
size: 743 sq ft
sale price: £145,000
sale date: 25 Feb 2020
rooms: 3
size: 560 sq ft
sale price: £148,000
sale date: 12 Dec 2019
rooms: 4
size: 635 sq ft
sale price: £172,500
sale date: 18 Dec 2015
rooms: 3
size: 1163 sq ft
sale price: £124,500
sale date: 22 Jun 2007
rooms: 4
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £110,000
sale date: 6 Sep 2013

Data Sources

The property at 18 Dorrington Close, Luton, LU3 1XR appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 11 Feb 2025. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 28 May 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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