23, Farley Lodge Ruthin Close, Luton, LU1 5EN is a leasehold flat built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 226 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £82,428 , which equates to approximately £365 per square foot. It was last sold on 6 May 2005 for £52,500. Since then, the value has increased by £29,928, representing a 57.0% increase, or approximately 2.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £82,428 is:

  • 1.3% higher than the average property price on Ruthin Close
  • 19.2% higher than the average in the LU1 5EN postcode area
  • and 74.7% 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 9 October 2020, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
226 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£82,428
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£365
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

23, Farley Lodge Ruthin Close, Luton, LU1 5EN has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 9 Oct 2020.

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 have some double glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 11 Jan 2019, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to E, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 44.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system changed from no system present: electric heaters assumed to room heaters, electric, with no change in energy efficiency (very poor).
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric instantaneous at point of use
Very Poor
Roof
Flat, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Some double glazing
Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU1 5EN

18 th / 49
Price Rank
19% higher than average
20 th / 42
Size Rank
3% smaller than average
15 th / 42
Price Per Sq FT Rank
23% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU1 5EN , this flat's estimated value ranks 18th out of 49. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 15th out of 42 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 20th out of 42 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£82,428
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+57 %
6 May 2005
£52,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 1
size: 248 sq ft
sale price: £60,000
sale date: 13 Nov 2020
rooms: 1
size: 226 sq ft
sale price: £60,000
sale date: 3 Nov 2020
rooms: 1
size: 205 sq ft
sale price: £60,000
sale date: 18 Oct 2018
rooms: 1
size: 226 sq ft
sale price: £60,000
sale date: 21 Dec 2016
rooms: 1
size: 237 sq ft
sale price: £59,000
sale date: 6 May 2016

Data Sources

The property at 23, Farley Lodge Ruthin Close, Luton, LU1 5EN appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 6 May 2005. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 9 Oct 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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