18 Elm Avenue, Caddington, Luton, LU1 4HS is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 1,001 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 £508,866 , which equates to approximately £508 per square foot. It was last sold on 31 Jan 2003 for £202,000. Since then, the value has increased by £306,866, representing a 151.9% increase, or approximately 6.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £508,866 is:

  • 28.6% higher than the average property price on Elm Avenue
  • 29.0% higher than the average in the LU1 4HS postcode area
  • and 42.3% higher 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 24 May 2021, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached Bungalow
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
1001 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£508,866
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£508
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

18 Elm Avenue, Caddington, Luton, South Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, LU1 4HS has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 24 May 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 mostly double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 22 Jul 2014, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 13.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, insulated at rafters to pitched, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from poor to very poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed) to solid brick, with external insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from fully double glazed to mostly double glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 38% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 8% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from average to very poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Solid brick, with external insulation
Good
Windows
Mostly double glazing
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 8% of fixed outlets
Very Poor

Compared to LU1 4HS

6 th / 34
Price Rank
29% higher than average
4 th / 30
Size Rank
26% bigger than average
19 th / 30
Price Per Sq FT Rank
3% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU1 4HS , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 6th out of 34. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 19th out of 30 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 4th out of 30 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£508,866
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+152 %
31 Jan 2003
£202,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 947 sq ft
sale price: £357,000
sale date: 25 Jun 2021
rooms: 5
size: 1001 sq ft
sale price: £380,000
sale date: 11 Dec 2019
rooms: 4
size: 872 sq ft
sale price: £360,000
sale date: 28 Oct 2019
rooms: 4
size: 947 sq ft
sale price: £390,000
sale date: 12 Apr 2018
rooms: 4
size: 976 sq ft
sale price: £215,000
sale date: 12 Dec 2008

Data Sources

The property at 18 Elm Avenue, Caddington, Luton, South Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, LU1 4HS appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 31 Jan 2003. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 24 May 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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