20 Rochford Drive, Luton, LU2 8SR is a freehold terraced property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 753 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 £315,404 , which equates to approximately £419 per square foot. It was last sold on 19 Apr 2013 for £165,000. Since then, the value has increased by £150,404, representing a 91.2% increase, or approximately 7.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £315,404 is:

  • 1.5% lower than the average property price on Rochford Drive
  • 18.1% higher than the average in the LU2 8SR postcode area
  • and 3.1% 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 8 July 2013, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in LU2 8SR

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
753 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£315,404
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£419
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

20 Rochford Drive, Luton, LU2 8SR has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 8 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 28 Feb 2013. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 9.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 75 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (average).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 60% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Average
Roof
Pitched, 75 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU2 8SR

7 th / 43
Price Rank
18% higher than average
7 th / 36
Size Rank
16% bigger than average
13 th / 36
Price Per Sq FT Rank
2% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU2 8SR , this house's estimated value ranks 7th out of 43. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 13th out of 36 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 7th out of 36 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£315,404
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+91 %
19 Apr 2013
£165,000
Leasehold
+120 %
28 Jul 1999
£75,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £284,000
sale date: 29 Nov 2024
rooms: 3
size: 650 sq ft
sale price: £245,000
sale date: 20 Jul 2018
rooms: 3
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £185,000
sale date: 31 Jul 2015
rooms: 3
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £163,000
sale date: 11 Apr 2014
rooms: 4
size: 724 sq ft
sale price: £162,500
sale date: 3 Jun 2011

Data Sources

The property at 20 Rochford Drive, Luton, LU2 8SR appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 19 Apr 2013. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 8 Jul 2013. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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