26 Shirley Road, Luton, LU1 1NZ is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 926 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 £242,600 , which equates to approximately £262 per square foot. It was last sold on 27 Nov 2003 for £104,995. Since then, the value has increased by £137,605, representing a 131.1% increase, or approximately 5.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £242,600 is:

  • 12.2% higher than the average property price on Shirley Road
  • 10.3% higher than the average in the LU1 1NZ postcode area
  • and 21.5% lower than the average price for Luton as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 25 June 2019, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
926 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£242,600
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£262
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

26 Shirley Road, Luton, LU1 1NZ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 25 Jun 2019.

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 4 Mar 2009. The rating of E remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 8.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to from main system, no cylinder thermostat, with its energy efficiency changing from average to poor.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, 150 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The windows were upgraded from partial double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 70% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU1 1NZ

9 th / 32
Price Rank
10% higher than average
11 th / 30
Size Rank
14% bigger than average
19 th / 30
Price Per Sq FT Rank
3% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LU1 1NZ , this house's estimated value ranks 9th out of 32. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 19th out of 30 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 11th out of 30 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£242,600
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+131 %
27 Nov 2003
£104,995
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 915 sq ft
sale price: £224,600
sale date: 30 Oct 2024
rooms: 5
size: 915 sq ft
sale price: £205,000
sale date: 25 Oct 2019
rooms: 5
size: 893 sq ft
sale price: £140,000
sale date: 22 Dec 2016
rooms: 5
size: 926 sq ft
sale price: £162,000
sale date: 27 Feb 2015
rooms: 4
size: 980 sq ft
sale price: £100,000
sale date: 10 Sep 2013

Data Sources

The property at 26 Shirley Road, Luton, LU1 1NZ appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 27 Nov 2003. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 25 Jun 2019. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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