259 Ashcroft Road, Luton, LU2 9AA is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 980 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 £257,683 , which equates to approximately £263 per square foot. It was last sold on 21 Dec 2011 for £130,000. Since then, the value has increased by £127,683, representing a 98.2% increase, or approximately 7.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £257,683 is:

  • 30.4% lower than the average property price on Ashcroft Road
  • 28.4% lower than the average in the LU2 9AA postcode area
  • and 20.8% lower than the average price for Luton as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 inspections). 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 15 December 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
980 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£257,683
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£263
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

259 Ashcroft Road, Luton, LU2 9AA has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 15 Dec 2015.

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 19 May 2015, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 56.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from poor to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), improving energy efficiency from very poor to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 21% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU2 9AA

7 th / 38
Price Rank
28% lower than average
15 th / 25
Size Rank
5% smaller than average
2 nd / 25
Price Per Sq FT Rank
24% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LU2 9AA , this house's estimated value ranks 7th out of 38. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 25 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 15th out of 25 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£257,683
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+98 %
21 Dec 2011
£130,000
Leasehold
+18.2 %
12 May 2000
£110,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £310,000
sale date: 4 Jun 2024
rooms: 4
size: 850 sq ft
sale price: £300,000
sale date: 21 May 2021
rooms: 5
size: 936 sq ft
sale price: £310,000
sale date: 2 Aug 2019
rooms: 5
size: 904 sq ft
sale price: £335,000
sale date: 13 Apr 2018
rooms: 5
size: 980 sq ft
sale price: £310,000
sale date: 15 Nov 2017

Data Sources

The property at 259 Ashcroft Road, Luton, LU2 9AA appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 21 Dec 2011. It also has four Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 15 Dec 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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