19 Barking Close, Luton, LU4 9HG is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 971 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 £284,174 , which equates to approximately £293 per square foot. It was last sold on 26 Nov 2012 for £144,500. Since then, the value has increased by £139,674, representing a 96.7% increase, or approximately 7.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £284,174 is:

  • 22.0% lower than the average property price on Barking Close
  • 19.4% lower than the average in the LU4 9HG postcode area
  • and 12.7% 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 6 July 2011, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
971 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£284,174
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£293
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

19 Barking Close, Luton, LU4 9HG has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 6 Jul 2011.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 6 Feb 2010, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 23.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water system changed from from main system to no system present: electric immersion assumed, with no change in energy efficiency (average).
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 75 mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 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 good.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 56% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
No system present: electric immersion assumed
Average
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 56% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to LU4 9HG

12 th / 14
Price Rank
19% lower than average
2 nd / 9
Size Rank
7% bigger than average
9 th / 9
Price Per Sq FT Rank
25% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LU4 9HG , this house's estimated value ranks 12th out of 14. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 9th out of 9 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 2nd out of 9 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£284,174
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+97 %
26 Nov 2012
£144,500
Leasehold
-1.7 %
11 Mar 2004
£147,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 1066 sq ft
sale price: £350,000
sale date: 15 May 2023
rooms: 4
size: 840 sq ft
sale price: £170,000
sale date: 29 Nov 2013
rooms: 5
size: 974 sq ft
sale price: £83,300
sale date: 26 Nov 1999

Data Sources

The property at 19 Barking Close, Luton, LU4 9HG appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 26 Nov 2012. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 6 Jul 2011. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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