26 Sussex Close, Luton, LU4 0UE is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 1,206 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £314,656 , which equates to approximately £261 per square foot. It was last sold on 23 Apr 2013 for £160,000. Since then, the value has increased by £154,656, representing a 96.7% increase, or approximately 7.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £314,656 is:

  • 15.6% higher than the average property price on Sussex Close
  • 20.5% higher than the average in the LU4 0UE postcode area
  • and 3.3% lower than the average price for Luton as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 inspections). 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 30 January 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
1206 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£314,656
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£261
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

26 Sussex Close, Luton, LU4 0UE has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of F, based on the latest assessment carried out on 30 Jan 2015.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided by a gas boiler or circulator, but the cylinder is not fitted with a thermostat. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 11 Jan 2013, when the property was rated E. The current rating of F reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 28.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from good to average, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water system changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to gas boiler/circulator, no cylinder thermostat, with no change in energy efficiency (poor).
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 50 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from average to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Average
Hot Water
Gas boiler/circulator, no cylinder thermostat
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 50 mm loft insulation
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to LU4 0UE

4 th / 11
Price Rank
20% higher than average
2 nd / 8
Size Rank
36% bigger than average
7 th / 8
Price Per Sq FT Rank
12% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LU4 0UE , this house's estimated value ranks 4th out of 11. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 7th out of 8 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 2nd out of 8 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£314,656
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+97 %
23 Apr 2013
£160,000
Leasehold
+7.7 %
28 Jul 2006
£148,500
Leasehold
+26.9 %
25 Nov 2005
£117,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 8
size: 1324 sq ft
sale price: £130,000
sale date: 4 Dec 2012
rooms: 2
size: 538 sq ft
sale price: £122,500
sale date: 8 Apr 2016
rooms: 5
size: 1012 sq ft
sale price: £54,500
sale date: 15 Jan 1999
rooms: 5
size: 883 sq ft
sale price: £300,000
sale date: 3 Aug 2022
rooms: 4
size: 871 sq ft
sale price: £143,500
sale date: 31 Aug 2006

Data Sources

The property at 26 Sussex Close, Luton, LU4 0UE appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 23 Apr 2013. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 30 Jan 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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