228A Hitchin Road, Luton, LU2 0EU is a freehold semi-detached property The property offers approximately 377 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 £310,259 , which equates to approximately £824 per square foot. It was last sold on 6 Jan 2017 for £243,000. Since then, the value has increased by £67,259, representing a 27.7% increase, or approximately 3.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £310,259 is:

  • 6.9% higher than the average property price on Hitchin Road
  • 25.3% higher than the average in the LU2 0EU postcode area
  • and 4.7% 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 28 March 2017, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Flat
Built
Interior Size
377 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£310,259
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£824
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

228A Hitchin Road, Luton, LU2 0EU has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 28 Mar 2017.

This property uses electric room heaters as its main heating source. Electric instantaneous heaters at the point of use are used to provide hot water. The windows are high performance glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 10 Dec 2008, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 96.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from boiler and radiators, mains gas to room heaters, electric, changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to electric instantaneous at point of use, with its energy efficiency changing from average to very poor.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 50 mm loft insulation to (other premises above), changing energy efficiency from poor to n/a.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed) to average thermal transmittance 0.25 w/m-¦k, improving energy efficiency from very poor to very good.
  • The windows were upgraded from partial double glazing to high performance glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 25% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric instantaneous at point of use
Very Poor
Floor
Average thermal transmittance 0.17 W/m-¦K
Very Good
Walls
Average thermal transmittance 0.25 W/m-¦K
Very Good
Windows
High performance glazing
Very Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU2 0EU

1 st / 35
Price Rank
25% higher than average
29 th / 30
Size Rank
50% smaller than average
1 st / 30
Price Per Sq FT Rank
149% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU2 0EU , this flat's estimated value ranks 1st out of 35. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 30 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 29th out of 30 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£310,259
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+28 %
6 Jan 2017
£243,000
Leasehold
0 %
27 Nov 2009
£243,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 431 sq ft
sale price: £258,000
sale date: 26 Apr 2019
rooms: 2
size: 420 sq ft
sale price: £80,000
sale date: 6 Aug 2004

Data Sources

The property at 228A Hitchin Road, Luton, LU2 0EU appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 6 Jan 2017. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 28 Mar 2017. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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