23 Poplar Avenue, Luton, LU3 2BP is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 883 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £317,858 , which equates to approximately £360 per square foot. It was last sold on 31 Mar 2023 for £315,000. Since then, the value has increased by £2,858, representing a 0.9% increase, or approximately 0.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £317,858 is:

  • 9.6% lower than the average property price on Poplar Avenue
  • 8.9% lower than the average in the LU3 2BP postcode area
  • and 2.3% 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 27 March 2019, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached Bungalow
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
883 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£317,858
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£360
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

23 Poplar Avenue, Luton, LU3 2BP has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 27 Mar 2019.

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 Dec 2016, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 143.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric storage heaters to boiler and radiators, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, off-peak to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from average to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, no insulation, changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 50% 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, no insulation
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU3 2BP

32 nd / 35
Price Rank
9% lower than average
7 th / 26
Size Rank
18% bigger than average
23 rd / 26
Price Per Sq FT Rank
23% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LU3 2BP , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 32th out of 35. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 23th out of 26 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 7th out of 26 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£317,858
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+1 %
31 Mar 2023
£315,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 764 sq ft
sale price: £330,000
sale date: 19 Feb 2025
rooms: 4
size: 850 sq ft
sale price: £375,000
sale date: 13 Oct 2023
rooms: 5
size: 904 sq ft
sale price: £320,000
sale date: 21 Dec 2016
rooms: 4
size: 872 sq ft
sale price: £218,000
sale date: 2 Jun 2003
rooms: 3
size: 850 sq ft
sale price: £98,550
sale date: 26 Nov 2001

Data Sources

The property at 23 Poplar Avenue, Luton, LU3 2BP appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 31 Mar 2023. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 27 Mar 2019. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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