26 Sowerby Avenue, Luton, LU2 8AF is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 1,012 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 £349,583 , which equates to approximately £346 per square foot. It was last sold on 20 Mar 2015 for £205,000. Since then, the value has increased by £144,583, representing a 70.5% increase, or approximately 6.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £349,583 is:

  • 13.0% lower than the average property price on Sowerby Avenue
  • 7.2% lower than the average in the LU2 8AF postcode area
  • and 7.4% higher than the average price for Luton as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 17 February 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in LU2 8AF

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached Bungalow
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
1012 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£349,583
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£346
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

26 Sowerby Avenue, Luton, LU2 8AF has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 17 Feb 2025.

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 22 Aug 2013, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 30.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The wall construction or insulation changed from solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed) to solid brick, with external insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 20% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Solid brick, with external insulation
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU2 8AF

23 rd / 29
Price Rank
7% lower than average
12 th / 25
Size Rank
9% bigger than average
21 st / 25
Price Per Sq FT Rank
15% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LU2 8AF , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 23th out of 29. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 21th out of 25 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 12th out of 25 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£349,583
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+71 %
20 Mar 2015
£205,000
Leasehold
+36.7 %
19 Apr 2006
£150,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

15A Sowerby Avenue, Luton, LU2 8AF
rooms: 4
size: 1044 sq ft
sale price: £280,000
sale date: 30 Apr 2019
31 Sowerby Avenue, Luton, LU2 8AF
rooms: 5
size: 1033 sq ft
sale price: £210,000
sale date: 19 Nov 2014
36 Sowerby Avenue, Luton, LU2 8AF
rooms: 4
size: 872 sq ft
sale price: £175,000
sale date: 21 Oct 2011

Data Sources

The property at 26 Sowerby Avenue, Luton, LU2 8AF appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 20 Mar 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 17 Feb 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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