20 Cowdray Close, Luton, LU2 8QS is a leasehold flat built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 560 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £163,499 , which equates to approximately £292 per square foot. It was last sold on 14 May 2004 for £98,000. Since then, the value has increased by £65,499, representing a 66.8% increase, or approximately 3.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £163,499 is:

  • 28.5% lower than the average property price on Cowdray Close
  • 36.7% lower than the average in the LU2 8QS postcode area
  • and 49.8% lower than the average price for Luton as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 7 May 2021, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in LU2 8QS

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
560 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£163,499
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£292
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

20 Cowdray Close, Luton, LU2 8QS has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 7 May 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 5 Sep 2012. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 10.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from poor to average, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, filled cavity to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 56% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to 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, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 56% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to LU2 8QS

25 th / 27
Price Rank
37% lower than average
10 th / 19
Size Rank
17% smaller than average
18 th / 19
Price Per Sq FT Rank
24% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LU2 8QS , this flat's estimated value ranks 25th out of 27. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 18th out of 19 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 10th out of 19 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£163,499
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+67 %
14 May 2004
£98,000
Leasehold
+118 %
22 Nov 2000
£44,950
Leasehold
+78 %
7 Mar 1997
£25,250
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

25A Cowdray Close, Luton, LU2 8QS
rooms: 2
size: 506 sq ft
sale price: £162,000
sale date: 21 Dec 2022
22 Cowdray Close, Luton, LU2 8QS
rooms: 2
size: 484 sq ft
sale price: £125,000
sale date: 24 May 2019
21 Cowdray Close, Luton, LU2 8QS
rooms: 2
size: 484 sq ft
sale price: £121,000
sale date: 8 Nov 2007
8, Waltham Court Cowdray Close, Luton, LU2 8QX
rooms: 2
size: 484 sq ft
sale price: £122,000
sale date: 28 Apr 2022
2, Waltham Court Cowdray Close, Luton, LU2 8QX
rooms: 2
size: 484 sq ft
sale price: £160,000
sale date: 18 Jan 2022

Data Sources

The property at 20 Cowdray Close, Luton, LU2 8QS appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 14 May 2004. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 7 May 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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