26 Cowper Street, Luton, LU1 3RZ is a freehold semi-detached property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 1,033 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 £293,150 , which equates to approximately £284 per square foot. It was last sold on 31 Aug 2001 for £82,000. Since then, the value has increased by £211,150, representing a 257.5% increase, or approximately 10.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £293,150 is:

  • 15.3% higher than the average property price on Cowper Street
  • 30.9% higher than the average in the LU1 3RZ postcode area
  • and 9.9% lower than the average price for Luton as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 28 February 2023, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
1033 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£293,150
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£284
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

26 Cowper Street, Luton, LU1 3RZ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 28 Feb 2023.

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 have partial double glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 19 Dec 2011. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 4.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The windows were upgraded from fully double glazed to partial double glazing.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 93% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Partial double glazing
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU1 3RZ

3 rd / 17
Price Rank
31% higher than average
2 nd / 16
Size Rank
41% bigger than average
12 th / 16
Price Per Sq FT Rank
7% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LU1 3RZ , this house's estimated value ranks 3rd out of 17. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 12th out of 16 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 2nd out of 16 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£293,150
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+258 %
31 Aug 2001
£82,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 883 sq ft
sale price: £315,000
sale date: 23 Aug 2024
rooms: 5
size: 969 sq ft
sale price: £298,000
sale date: 12 May 2022
rooms: 5
size: 936 sq ft
sale price: £275,000
sale date: 5 Oct 2021
rooms: 5
size: 915 sq ft
sale price: £310,000
sale date: 8 Apr 2021
rooms: 5
size: 1087 sq ft
sale price: £225,000
sale date: 2 Nov 2020

Data Sources

The property at 26 Cowper Street, Luton, LU1 3RZ appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 31 Aug 2001. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 28 Feb 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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