21 Sowerby Avenue, Luton, LU2 8AF is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. 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 £350,043 , which equates to approximately £465 per square foot. It was last sold on 3 Apr 2023 for £342,000. Since then, the value has increased by £8,043, representing a 2.4% increase, or approximately 0.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £350,043 is:

  • 12.9% lower than the average property price on Sowerby Avenue
  • 7.1% lower than the average in the LU2 8AF postcode area
  • and 7.6% higher than the average price for Luton as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 2 December 2021, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached Bungalow
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
753 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£350,043
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£465
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

21 Sowerby Avenue, Luton, LU2 8AF has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 2 Dec 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 26 May 2021. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 1.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 50 mm loft insulation to pitched, 75 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 71% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 44% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from very good to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 75 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 44% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to LU2 8AF

18 th / 29
Price Rank
7% lower than average
17 th / 25
Size Rank
19% smaller than average
8 th / 25
Price Per Sq FT Rank
14% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU2 8AF , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 18th out of 29. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 8th out of 25 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 17th out of 25 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£350,043
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+2 %
3 Apr 2023
£342,000
Leasehold
+5.2 %
26 Aug 2021
£325,000
Leasehold
+124.1 %
11 Aug 2009
£145,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £300,000
sale date: 29 Nov 2024
rooms: 4
size: 678 sq ft
sale price: £320,000
sale date: 22 Oct 2021
rooms: 5
size: 829 sq ft
sale price: £323,500
sale date: 21 Sep 2018
rooms: 3
size: 667 sq ft
sale price: £285,000
sale date: 14 Sep 2017
rooms: 4
size: 714 sq ft
sale price: £175,000
sale date: 25 Apr 2013

Data Sources

The property at 21 Sowerby Avenue, Luton, LU2 8AF appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 3 Apr 2023. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 2 Dec 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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