20 Dorrington Close, Luton, LU3 1XR is a freehold terraced property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 743 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 £177,064 , which equates to approximately £238 per square foot. It was last sold on 25 Feb 2020 for £145,000. Since then, the value has increased by £32,064, representing a 22.1% increase, or approximately 3.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £177,064 is:

  • 22.6% lower than the average property price on Dorrington Close
  • 28.9% lower than the average in the LU3 1XR postcode area
  • and 45.6% lower than the average price for Luton as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 inspections). 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 19 September 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
743 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£177,064
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£238
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

20 Dorrington Close, Luton, LU3 1XR has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 19 Sep 2015.

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 16 Feb 2015, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 19.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, limited insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from average to poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with efficiency changing from very good to very poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, limited insulation (assumed)
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to LU3 1XR

36 th / 39
Price Rank
29% lower than average
12 th / 36
Size Rank
9% bigger than average
34 th / 36
Price Per Sq FT Rank
35% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LU3 1XR , this house's estimated value ranks 36th out of 39. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 34th out of 36 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 12th out of 36 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£177,064
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+22 %
25 Feb 2020
£145,000
Leasehold
+2.1 %
9 Feb 2017
£142,000
Leasehold
+17.8 %
26 Jun 2015
£120,500
Leasehold
+21.7 %
1 Jul 2010
£99,000
Leasehold
+2.1 %
9 Aug 2004
£97,000
Leasehold
+228.8 %
27 Mar 1997
£29,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 721 sq ft
sale price: £110,000
sale date: 22 Dec 2010
rooms: 3
size: 657 sq ft
sale price: £114,000
sale date: 27 Aug 2010
rooms: 3
size: 635 sq ft
sale price: £112,500
sale date: 2 Aug 2007
rooms: 3
size: 732 sq ft
sale price: £82,000
sale date: 6 Aug 2002

Data Sources

The property at 20 Dorrington Close, Luton, LU3 1XR appears six times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 25 Feb 2020. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 19 Sep 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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