24 Birchen Grove, Luton, LU2 7TW is a leasehold flat built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 527 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £163,803 , which equates to approximately £311 per square foot. It was last sold on 9 Sep 2004 for £103,000. Since then, the value has increased by £60,803, representing a 59.0% increase, or approximately 2.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £163,803 is:

  • 12.7% lower than the average property price on Birchen Grove
  • 0.3% lower than the average in the LU2 7TW postcode area
  • and 49.7% 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 11 April 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached Maisonette
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
527 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£163,803
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£311
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

24 Birchen Grove, Luton, LU2 7TW has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 11 Apr 2024.

This property uses electric storage heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 27 Mar 2019, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 6.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from electric instantaneous at point of use to electric immersion, off-peak, with its energy efficiency improving from very poor to average.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 150 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU2 7TW

19 th / 27
Price Rank
0% same as average
5 th / 25
Size Rank
8% bigger than average
23 rd / 25
Price Per Sq FT Rank
8% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LU2 7TW , this maisonette's estimated value ranks 19th out of 27. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 23th out of 25 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 5th out of 25 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£163,803
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+59 %
9 Sep 2004
£103,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 517 sq ft
sale price: £197,500
sale date: 19 Jun 2024
rooms: 2
size: 452 sq ft
sale price: £148,500
sale date: 28 Nov 2022
rooms: 3
size: 517 sq ft
sale price: £198,850
sale date: 19 Oct 2022
rooms: 3
size: 538 sq ft
sale price: £173,000
sale date: 5 Nov 2021
rooms: 3
size: 506 sq ft
sale price: £185,000
sale date: 30 Sep 2021

Data Sources

The property at 24 Birchen Grove, Luton, LU2 7TW appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 9 Sep 2004. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 11 Apr 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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