20 Orchard Way, Luton, LU4 9LT is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 1,141 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £376,720 , which equates to approximately £330 per square foot. It was last sold on 14 Aug 2009 for £175,000. Since then, the value has increased by £201,720, representing a 115.3% increase, or approximately 7.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £376,720 is:

  • 2.7% lower than the average property price on Orchard Way
  • 0.1% lower than the average in the LU4 9LT postcode area
  • and 15.8% higher 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 30 August 2021, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
1141 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£376,720
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£330
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

20 Orchard Way, Luton, LU4 9LT has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 30 Aug 2021.

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 the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 20 Apr 2009. The rating of E is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 22%.

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, no cylinderstat to from main system, no cylinder thermostat, with no change in energy efficiency (poor).
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from flat, limited insulation to pitched, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from poor to very poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed) to solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 25% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 93% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Poor
Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 93% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU4 9LT

17 th / 26
Price Rank
0% same as average
8 th / 18
Size Rank
6% smaller than average
12 th / 18
Price Per Sq FT Rank
6% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU4 9LT , this house's estimated value ranks 17th out of 26. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 12th out of 18 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 8th out of 18 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£376,720
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+115 %
14 Aug 2009
£175,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1152 sq ft
sale price: £340,000
sale date: 10 Feb 2017
rooms: 6
size: 1119 sq ft
sale price: £255,000
sale date: 23 Oct 2015
rooms: 6
size: 1109 sq ft
sale price: £191,000
sale date: 24 Apr 2015
rooms: 5
size: 1009 sq ft
sale price: £197,000
sale date: 15 Aug 2011

Data Sources

The property at 20 Orchard Way, Luton, LU4 9LT appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 14 Aug 2009. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 30 Aug 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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