26 Howard Close, Luton, LU3 2PG is a freehold terraced property built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 431 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £204,834 , which equates to approximately £476 per square foot. It was last sold on 15 Apr 2011 for £102,000. Since then, the value has increased by £102,834, representing a 100.8% increase, or approximately 6.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £204,834 is:

  • 1.4% lower than the average property price on Howard Close
  • 3.1% higher than the average in the LU3 2PG postcode area
  • and 33.7% lower than the average price for Luton as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded 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 19 November 2020, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
431 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£204,834
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£476
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

26 Howard Close, Luton, LU3 2PG has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 19 Nov 2020.

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 fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 10 Aug 2010. The rating of C is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 6.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to from main system, no cylinder thermostat, with its energy efficiency changing from good to average.
  • The windows were upgraded from mostly double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Average
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU3 2PG

17 th / 31
Price Rank
3% higher than average
15 th / 29
Size Rank
9% smaller than average
13 th / 29
Price Per Sq FT Rank
13% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU3 2PG , this house's estimated value ranks 17th out of 31. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 13th out of 29 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 15th out of 29 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£204,834
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+101 %
15 Apr 2011
£102,000
Leasehold
+85.5 %
21 Sep 2001
£55,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 420 sq ft
sale price: £178,000
sale date: 10 Jan 2025
rooms: 2
size: 398 sq ft
sale price: £172,000
sale date: 15 Sep 2023
rooms: 2
size: 409 sq ft
sale price: £155,000
sale date: 19 Mar 2021
rooms: 3
size: 484 sq ft
sale price: £188,000
sale date: 30 Oct 2020
rooms: 2
size: 409 sq ft
sale price: £150,000
sale date: 19 Nov 2018

Data Sources

The property at 26 Howard Close, Luton, LU3 2PG appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 15 Apr 2011. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 19 Nov 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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