26 The Larches, Luton, LU2 7PX is a leasehold flat built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 700 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £216,228 , which equates to approximately £309 per square foot. It was last sold on 24 Jun 2024 for £212,500. Since then, the value has increased by £3,728, representing a 1.8% increase, or approximately 1.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £216,228 is:

  • 12.3% higher than the average property price on The Larches
  • 17.0% higher than the average in the LU2 7PX postcode area
  • and 33.6% lower than the average price for Luton as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. 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 10 February 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
700 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£216,228
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£309
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

26 The Larches, Luton, LU2 7PX has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 10 Feb 2014.

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 19 Aug 2009. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 13.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from flat, limited insulation (assumed) to flat, no insulation (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (very poor).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 38% of fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with efficiency changing from average to very poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Flat, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to LU2 7PX

11 th / 62
Price Rank
17% higher than average
7 th / 61
Size Rank
6% bigger than average
23 rd / 61
Price Per Sq FT Rank
11% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU2 7PX , this flat's estimated value ranks 11th out of 62. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 23th out of 61 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 7th out of 61 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£216,228
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+2 %
24 Jun 2024
£212,500
Leasehold
+81.6 %
8 Jun 2012
£117,000
Leasehold
-5.6 %
31 Aug 2004
£124,000
Leasehold
+63.2 %
11 Dec 2001
£76,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 667 sq ft
sale price: £175,000
sale date: 12 Feb 2024
rooms: 3
size: 667 sq ft
sale price: £200,000
sale date: 1 Feb 2023
rooms: 3
size: 700 sq ft
sale price: £200,000
sale date: 27 Jan 2023
rooms: 3
size: 624 sq ft
sale price: £210,000
sale date: 21 Oct 2022
rooms: 3
size: 678 sq ft
sale price: £190,000
sale date: 29 Apr 2022

Data Sources

The property at 26 The Larches, Luton, LU2 7PX appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 24 Jun 2024. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 10 Feb 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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