18 The Ridings, Luton, LU3 1BY is a freehold terraced property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 592 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £247,712 , which equates to approximately £418 per square foot. It was last sold on 9 Mar 2004 for £112,000. Since then, the value has increased by £135,712, representing a 121.2% increase, or approximately 5.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £247,712 is:

  • 60.8% higher than the average property price on The Ridings
  • 54.7% higher than the average in the LU3 1BY postcode area
  • and 19.8% lower than the average price for Luton as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as owner-occupied and once as rented, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 4 November 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
592 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£247,712
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£418
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

18 The Ridings, Luton, LU3 1BY has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of G, based on the latest assessment carried out on 4 Nov 2024.

A standard tariff electric immersion heater is used to provide hot water. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 11 Jul 2021, when the property was rated D. The current rating of G reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 70.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system changed from room heaters, electric to no system present: electric heaters assumed, with no change in energy efficiency (very poor).
  • The hot water system was changed from no system present: electric immersion assumed to electric immersion, standard tariff, with its energy efficiency changing from poor to very poor.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 270 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 31% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to average.
Heating Type
No system present: electric heaters assumed
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, standard tariff
Very Poor
Roof
Pitched, 270 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 31% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to LU3 1BY

4 th / 59
Price Rank
55% higher than average
12 th / 55
Size Rank
9% bigger than average
4 th / 55
Price Per Sq FT Rank
42% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU3 1BY , this house's estimated value ranks 4th out of 59. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 4th out of 55 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 12th out of 55 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£247,712
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+121 %
9 Mar 2004
£112,000
Leasehold
+38.3 %
8 Nov 2002
£81,000
Leasehold
+47.9 %
21 Jul 2000
£54,750
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

71 The Ridings, Luton, LU3 1BY
rooms: 4
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £155,000
sale date: 13 Dec 2019
3 The Ridings, Luton, LU3 1BY
rooms: 4
size: 560 sq ft
sale price: £188,000
sale date: 6 Jun 2019
17 The Ridings, Luton, LU3 1BY
rooms: 4
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £120,000
sale date: 30 Oct 2012
1 The Ridings, Luton, LU3 1BY
rooms: 4
size: 560 sq ft
sale price: £100,000
sale date: 24 Sep 2012
4 The Ridings, Luton, LU3 1BY
rooms: 4
size: 560 sq ft
sale price: £114,000
sale date: 30 Sep 2011

Data Sources

The property at 18 The Ridings, Luton, LU3 1BY appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 9 Mar 2004. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 4 Nov 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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