26 Lucas Gardens, Luton, LU3 4BE is a leasehold flat built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 323 square feet of living space. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £114,249 , which equates to approximately £354 per square foot. It was last sold on 5 Aug 2003 for £68,500. Since then, the value has increased by £45,749, representing a 66.8% increase, or approximately 2.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £114,249 is:

  • 54.8% lower than the average property price on Lucas Gardens
  • 53.4% lower than the average in the LU3 4BE postcode area
  • and 62.9% 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 26 March 2022, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced Maisonette
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
323 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£114,249
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£354
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

26 Lucas Gardens, Luton, LU3 4BE has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 26 Mar 2022.

This property uses electric room heaters as its main heating source. A gas multipoint water heater is used to provide hot water. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 14 Nov 2008, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 21.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from room heaters, mains gas to room heaters, electric, changing energy efficiency from very good to very poor.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Gas multipoint
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU3 4BE

22 nd / 24
Price Rank
53% lower than average
20 th / 21
Size Rank
45% smaller than average
19 th / 21
Price Per Sq FT Rank
15% lower than average

Sale History

Today
£114,249
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+67 %
5 Aug 2003
£68,500
Leasehold
+59.3 %
15 Aug 2001
£43,000
Leasehold
+13.2 %
28 Sep 2000
£38,000
Leasehold

Flood Risk for this Property

Flood risk from rivers and the sea
Very low flood risk
Flood risk from surface water
Medium flood risk
Surface water flood hazard
Medium

* Results are based on Environment Agency flood risk mapping for the property UPRN where available. They are indicative and should not be treated as a site-specific flood survey.

Flood risk from rivers and the sea

This property has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.

River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.

Flood risk from surface water

This property has medium surface water flood risk.

Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.

Flood depth indicators

Rivers and Sea
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk
Surface Water
  • 0.2m depth Low
  • 0.3m depth Low
  • 0.6m depth Very low
  • 0.9m depth Very low
  • 1.2m depth Very low

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 1
size: 323 sq ft
sale price: £96,000
sale date: 25 Mar 2022
rooms: 1
size: 323 sq ft
sale price: £95,000
sale date: 29 Sep 2021
rooms: 1
size: 312 sq ft
sale price: £43,250
sale date: 8 Jan 2002

Data Sources

The property at 26 Lucas Gardens, Luton, LU3 4BE appears three times in HM Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 5 Aug 2003. It also has two Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) records, the earliest dating back to 26 Mar 2022. We use this information to estimate the property's characteristics, flood risk profile and current market value.

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