26 Leicester Road, Luton, LU4 8SJ is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 743 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £295,434 , which equates to approximately £398 per square foot. It was last sold on 28 Aug 2014 for £170,000. Since then, the value has increased by £125,434, representing a 73.8% increase, or approximately 6.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £295,434 is:

  • 2.7% higher than the average property price on Leicester Road
  • 2.8% higher than the average in the LU4 8SJ postcode area
  • and 9.2% 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 18 April 2023, 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
743 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£295,434
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£398
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

26 Leicester Road, Luton, LU4 8SJ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 18 Apr 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 are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 9 Jan 2017, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 39.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 25 mm loft insulation to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to very good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 44% 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, 300 mm loft insulation
Very 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 LU4 8SJ

5 th / 24
Price Rank
3% higher than average
16 th / 16
Size Rank
19% smaller than average
1 st / 16
Price Per Sq FT Rank
27% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU4 8SJ , this house's estimated value ranks 5th out of 24. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 16 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 16th out of 16 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£295,434
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+74 %
28 Aug 2014
£170,000
Leasehold
+19.7 %
9 May 2003
£141,995
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 797 sq ft
sale price: £212,000
sale date: 21 Oct 2015
rooms: 5
size: 732 sq ft
sale price: £330,000
sale date: 3 Dec 2024
rooms: 4
size: 840 sq ft
sale price: £345,000
sale date: 9 Aug 2024
rooms: 5
size: 850 sq ft
sale price: £300,000
sale date: 30 May 2024
rooms: 5
size: 764 sq ft
sale price: £260,000
sale date: 4 Jan 2022

Data Sources

The property at 26 Leicester Road, Luton, LU4 8SJ appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 28 Aug 2014. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 18 Apr 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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