2 Laxton Close, Luton, LU2 8SJ is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 829 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £320,225 , which equates to approximately £386 per square foot. It was last sold on 18 Oct 2013 for £167,950. Since then, the value has increased by £152,275, representing a 90.7% increase, or approximately 7.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £320,225 is:

  • 5.4% higher than the average property price on Laxton Close
  • 8.5% higher than the average in the LU2 8SJ postcode area
  • and 1.6% 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 12 July 2013, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
829 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£320,225
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£386
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

2 Laxton Close, Luton, LU2 8SJ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 12 Jul 2013.

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.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 30 May 2012. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 7.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, insulated (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, filled cavity to cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 25% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 60% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Average
Roof
Pitched, insulated (assumed)
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 60% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to LU2 8SJ

15 th / 34
Price Rank
9% higher than average
4 th / 25
Size Rank
26% bigger than average
20 th / 25
Price Per Sq FT Rank
14% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LU2 8SJ , this house's estimated value ranks 15th out of 34. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 20th out of 25 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 4th out of 25 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£320,225
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+91 %
18 Oct 2013
£167,950
Leasehold
+1.8 %
17 Sep 2004
£165,000
Leasehold
+121.5 %
3 Sep 1999
£74,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 883 sq ft
sale price: £315,000
sale date: 23 Jun 2023
rooms: 4
size: 743 sq ft
sale price: £318,000
sale date: 11 Aug 2022
rooms: 4
size: 710 sq ft
sale price: £285,000
sale date: 30 Sep 2019
rooms: 4
size: 764 sq ft
sale price: £285,000
sale date: 11 Jan 2017
rooms: 4
size: 710 sq ft
sale price: £242,500
sale date: 2 Mar 2016

Data Sources

The property at 2 Laxton Close, Luton, LU2 8SJ appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 18 Oct 2013. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 12 Jul 2013. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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