26, Startpoint Downs Road, Luton, LU1 1XW is a leasehold flat built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 592 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £111,099 , which equates to approximately £188 per square foot. It was last sold on 23 Nov 1998 for £24,000. Since then, the value has increased by £87,099, representing a 362.9% increase, or approximately 13.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £111,099 is:

  • 33.7% lower than the average property price on Downs Road
  • 0.7% lower than the average in the LU1 1XW postcode area
  • and 65.9% lower than the average price for Luton as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 4 July 2022, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
592 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£111,099
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£188
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

26, Startpoint Downs Road, Luton, LU1 1XW has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 4 Jul 2022.

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

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 11 May 2012. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 3.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The windows were upgraded from single glazed to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in all fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, standard tariff
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU1 1XW

40 th / 52
Price Rank
1% lower than average
19 th / 46
Size Rank
5% bigger than average
38 th / 46
Price Per Sq FT Rank
6% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LU1 1XW , this flat's estimated value ranks 40th out of 52. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 38th out of 46 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 19th out of 46 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£111,099
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+363 %
23 Nov 1998
£24,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 657 sq ft
sale price: £130,000
sale date: 30 Aug 2022
rooms: 2
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £114,250
sale date: 12 Nov 2020
rooms: 3
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £125,000
sale date: 6 Nov 2020
rooms: 3
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £105,000
sale date: 9 Sep 2020
rooms: 4
size: 581 sq ft
sale price: £105,000
sale date: 9 Sep 2020

Data Sources

The property at 26, Startpoint Downs Road, Luton, LU1 1XW appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 23 Nov 1998. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 4 Jul 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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