197 Birchen Grove, Luton, LU2 7TS is a leasehold semi-detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 517 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 £202,342 , which equates to approximately £392 per square foot. It was last sold on 18 Dec 2018 for £170,000. Since then, the value has increased by £32,342, representing a 19.0% increase, or approximately 2.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £202,342 is:

  • 7.8% higher than the average property price on Birchen Grove
  • 13.3% higher than the average in the LU2 7TS postcode area
  • and 37.8% lower than the average price for Luton as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 29 July 2018, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
517 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£202,342
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£392
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

197 Birchen Grove, Luton, LU2 7TS has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 29 Jul 2018.

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 fully double glazed.

Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 17% of fixed outlets
Poor

Compared to LU2 7TS

2 nd / 14
Price Rank
13% higher than average
6 th / 12
Size Rank
2% bigger than average
2 nd / 12
Price Per Sq FT Rank
11% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU2 7TS , this flat's estimated value ranks 2nd out of 14. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 12 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 6th out of 12 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£202,342
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+19 %
18 Dec 2018
£170,000
Leasehold
0 %
17 Nov 2018
£170,000
Leasehold
+61.9 %
8 Jun 2004
£105,000
Leasehold
+90.9 %
11 May 2001
£55,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 527 sq ft
sale price: £110,000
sale date: 15 Nov 2012
rooms: 2
size: 484 sq ft
sale price: £163,000
sale date: 24 Nov 2021
rooms: 3
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £180,000
sale date: 17 Sep 2021
rooms: 3
size: 538 sq ft
sale price: £144,000
sale date: 16 Sep 2020
rooms: 2
size: 485 sq ft
sale price: £145,000
sale date: 13 Oct 2017

Data Sources

The property at 197 Birchen Grove, Luton, LU2 7TS appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 18 Dec 2018. It also has a single Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) from 29 Jul 2018. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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