18, Garfield Court Handcross Road, Luton, LU2 8JZ is a leasehold flat built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 452 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 £130,156 , which equates to approximately £288 per square foot. It was last sold on 1 Jun 2021 for £122,500. Since then, the value has increased by £7,656, representing a 6.2% increase, or approximately 1.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £130,156 is:

  • 28.8% lower than the average property price on Handcross Road
  • 8.7% lower than the average in the LU2 8JZ postcode area
  • and 60.0% 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 22 May 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
452 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£130,156
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£288
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

18, Garfield Court Handcross Road, Luton, LU2 8JZ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 22 May 2025.

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 21 Jul 2014. The rating of C is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 1.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric storage heaters to room heaters, electric, changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from average to poor, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 83% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Poor
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 8JZ

34 th / 38
Price Rank
9% lower than average
26 th / 38
Size Rank
6% smaller than average
30 th / 38
Price Per Sq FT Rank
2% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LU2 8JZ , this flat's estimated value ranks 34th out of 38. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 30th out of 38 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 26th out of 38 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£130,156
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+6 %
1 Jun 2021
£122,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 452 sq ft
sale price: £120,000
sale date: 30 Apr 2025
rooms: 2
size: 452 sq ft
sale price: £150,000
sale date: 23 Jan 2025
rooms: 2
size: 452 sq ft
sale price: £161,000
sale date: 18 Sep 2024
rooms: 2
size: 474 sq ft
sale price: £147,000
sale date: 5 Jul 2024
rooms: 2
size: 474 sq ft
sale price: £126,500
sale date: 29 May 2020

Data Sources

The property at 18, Garfield Court Handcross Road, Luton, LU2 8JZ appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 1 Jun 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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