24 Southampton Gardens, Luton, LU3 3UA is a leasehold flat built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 463 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 £135,081 , which equates to approximately £292 per square foot. It was last sold on 31 Jan 2019 for £132,500. Since then, the value has increased by £2,581, representing a 1.9% increase, or approximately 0.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £135,081 is:

  • 33.7% lower than the average property price on Southampton Gardens
  • 38.8% lower than the average in the LU3 3UA postcode area
  • and 56.3% lower than the average price for Luton as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded 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 22 April 2021, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached Maisonette
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
463 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£135,081
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£292
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

24 Southampton Gardens, Luton, LU3 3UA has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 22 Apr 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 the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows are single glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 29 Jun 2009, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 25.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, standard tariff to from main system, no cylinder thermostat, with its energy efficiency changing from average to poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed), improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The windows were upgraded from fully double glazed to single glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)
Average
Windows
Single glazed
Very Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to LU3 3UA

18 th / 18
Price Rank
39% lower than average
14 th / 15
Size Rank
47% smaller than average
3 rd / 15
Price Per Sq FT Rank
15% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU3 3UA , this maisonette's estimated value ranks 18th out of 18. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd out of 15 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 14th out of 15 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£135,081
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+2 %
31 Jan 2019
£132,500
Leasehold
+81.5 %
26 Mar 2010
£73,000
Leasehold
+114.7 %
28 Jun 2001
£34,000
Leasehold
+36 %
5 Jul 1999
£25,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

35 Southampton Gardens, Luton, LU3 3UA
rooms: 2
size: 420 sq ft
sale price: £135,000
sale date: 5 May 2023

Data Sources

The property at 24 Southampton Gardens, Luton, LU3 3UA appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 31 Jan 2019. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 22 Apr 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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