26 Dale Road, Luton, LU1 1LJ is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 1,539 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £255,097 , which equates to approximately £166 per square foot. It was last sold on 31 May 2007 for £145,000. Since then, the value has increased by £110,097, representing a 75.9% increase, or approximately 4.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £255,097 is:

  • 0.4% lower than the average property price on Dale Road
  • 2.3% lower than the average in the LU1 1LJ postcode area
  • and 21.6% 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 22 April 2022, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
1539 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£255,097
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£166
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

26 Dale Road, Luton, LU1 1LJ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 22 Apr 2022.

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 15 Mar 2017, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 29.6%.

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 average to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation (assumed) to pitched, insulated (assumed), improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 36% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, insulated (assumed)
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU1 1LJ

27 th / 36
Price Rank
2% lower than average
2 nd / 31
Size Rank
51% bigger than average
30 th / 31
Price Per Sq FT Rank
35% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LU1 1LJ , this house's estimated value ranks 27th out of 36. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 30th out of 31 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 31 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£255,097
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+76 %
31 May 2007
£145,000
Leasehold
+9.8 %
26 Mar 2007
£132,000
Leasehold
+97 %
20 Jul 2001
£66,995
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 9
size: 1507 sq ft
sale price: £50,750
sale date: 28 Apr 2000

Data Sources

The property at 26 Dale Road, Luton, LU1 1LJ appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 31 May 2007. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 22 Apr 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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