21 Somersby Close, Luton, LU1 3XB is a freehold terraced property built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 398 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £158,128 , which equates to approximately £397 per square foot. It was last sold on 24 May 2021 for £138,000. Since then, the value has increased by £20,128, representing a 14.6% increase, or approximately 3.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £158,128 is:

  • 20.1% lower than the average property price on Somersby Close
  • 16.9% lower than the average in the LU1 3XB postcode area
  • and 48.8% lower than the average price for Luton as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 5 February 2021, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
398 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£158,128
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£397
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

21 Somersby Close, Luton, LU1 3XB has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 5 Feb 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 main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 7 Nov 2019, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 114.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from room heaters, electric to boiler and radiators, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, standard tariff to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from very poor to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from partial double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 60% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 270 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU1 3XB

24 th / 42
Price Rank
17% lower than average
21 st / 38
Size Rank
14% smaller than average
7 th / 38
Price Per Sq FT Rank
3% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LU1 3XB , this house's estimated value ranks 24th out of 42. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 7th out of 38 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 21th out of 38 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£158,128
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+15 %
24 May 2021
£138,000
Leasehold
+16 %
17 Jul 2007
£119,000
Leasehold
+13.9 %
10 Oct 2005
£104,500
Leasehold
+8.9 %
26 Sep 2003
£96,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 441 sq ft
sale price: £195,000
sale date: 21 Sep 2023
rooms: 2
size: 398 sq ft
sale price: £142,500
sale date: 26 Jul 2019
rooms: 2
size: 398 sq ft
sale price: £104,000
sale date: 1 Apr 2010
rooms: 2
size: 398 sq ft
sale price: £93,500
sale date: 11 Apr 2006
rooms: 2
size: 398 sq ft
sale price: £89,000
sale date: 17 Feb 2003

Data Sources

The property at 21 Somersby Close, Luton, LU1 3XB appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 24 May 2021. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 5 Feb 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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