18 Simpson Close, Leagrave, Luton, LU4 9TP is a leasehold flat built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 323 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £126,366 , which equates to approximately £391 per square foot. It was last sold on 21 Apr 2023 for £132,000. Since then, the value has decreased by £5,634, representing a 4.3% decrease, or approximately 1.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £126,366 is:

  • 36.6% lower than the average property price on Simpson Close
  • 28.8% lower than the average in the LU4 9TP postcode area
  • and 59.1% lower than the average price for Luton as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 14 September 2021, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
323 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£126,366
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£391
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

18 Simpson Close, Leagrave, Luton, LU4 9TP has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 14 Sep 2021.

This property uses electric storage 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 29 Oct 2011, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 24.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from room heaters, electric to electric storage heaters, improving energy efficiency from very poor to average.
  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, standard tariff, no cylinder thermostat to electric immersion, off-peak, with its energy efficiency improving from very poor to average.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 20% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU4 9TP

68 th / 69
Price Rank
29% lower than average
58 th / 60
Size Rank
26% smaller than average
20 th / 60
Price Per Sq FT Rank
4% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LU4 9TP , this flat's estimated value ranks 68th out of 69. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 20th out of 60 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 58th out of 60 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£126,366
streetscan.co.uk estimate
-4 %
21 Apr 2023
£132,000
Leasehold
+28.8 %
13 Mar 2007
£102,500
Leasehold
+28.1 %
16 Dec 2002
£79,995
Leasehold
+60 %
8 Sep 2000
£50,000
Leasehold
+42.9 %
2 Jul 1999
£35,000
Leasehold
-5.4 %
6 May 1997
£36,995
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 339 sq ft
sale price: £157,500
sale date: 31 Jul 2024
rooms: 2
size: 355 sq ft
sale price: £135,000
sale date: 1 Mar 2024
rooms: 2
size: 351 sq ft
sale price: £160,000
sale date: 30 Sep 2022
rooms: 2
size: 355 sq ft
sale price: £160,000
sale date: 11 Aug 2022
rooms: 2
size: 355 sq ft
sale price: £123,000
sale date: 19 Dec 2019

Data Sources

The property at 18 Simpson Close, Leagrave, Luton, LU4 9TP appears six times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 21 Apr 2023. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 14 Sep 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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