279 Whipperley Ring, Luton, LU1 5RA is a leasehold flat built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 527 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 £124,715 , which equates to approximately £236 per square foot. It was last sold on 8 Nov 2013 for £74,500. Since then, the value has increased by £50,215, representing a 67.4% increase, or approximately 5.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £124,715 is:

  • 44.9% lower than the average property price on Whipperley Ring
  • 18.4% lower than the average in the LU1 5RA postcode area
  • and 61.7% lower than the average price for Luton as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 24 July 2023, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
527 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£124,715
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£236
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

279 Whipperley Ring, Luton, LU1 5RA has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 24 Jul 2023.

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 16 May 2013, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 27.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, limited insulation (assumed) to pitched, no insulation (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (very poor).
  • The wall energy efficiency changing from good to average, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, filled cavity.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU1 5RA

16 th / 16
Price Rank
18% lower than average
10 th / 14
Size Rank
8% smaller than average
12 th / 14
Price Per Sq FT Rank
11% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LU1 5RA , this flat's estimated value ranks 16th out of 16. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 12th out of 14 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 10th out of 14 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£124,715
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+67 %
8 Nov 2013
£74,500
Leasehold
-21.6 %
28 Sep 2007
£95,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

303 Whipperley Ring, Luton, LU1 5RA
rooms: 3
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £156,000
sale date: 11 May 2022
266 Whipperley Ring, Luton, LU1 5RA
rooms: 2
size: 484 sq ft
sale price: £123,000
sale date: 13 Nov 2020
265 Whipperley Ring, Luton, LU1 5RA
rooms: 2
size: 511 sq ft
sale price: £120,000
sale date: 20 Dec 2019
282 Whipperley Ring, Luton, LU1 5RA
rooms: 2
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £125,000
sale date: 26 Jul 2016
224 Whipperley Ring, Luton, LU1 5QX
rooms: 2
size: 527 sq ft
sale price: £140,000
sale date: 14 Jun 2024

Data Sources

The property at 279 Whipperley Ring, Luton, LU1 5RA appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 8 Nov 2013. It also has four Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 24 Jul 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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