28 Dorrington Close, Luton, LU3 1XR is a freehold terraced property built between 1991-1995. The property offers approximately 441 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £179,639 , which equates to approximately £407 per square foot. It was last sold on 22 Dec 2022 for £180,000. Since then, the value has decreased by £361, representing a 0.2% decrease, or approximately 0.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £179,639 is:

  • 21.5% lower than the average property price on Dorrington Close
  • 27.9% lower than the average in the LU3 1XR postcode area
  • and 44.8% 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 16 July 2020, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1991-1995
Interior Size
441 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£179,639
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£407
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

28 Dorrington Close, Luton, LU3 1XR has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 16 Jul 2020.

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 24 Sep 2009. The rating of E is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 19.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from room heaters, mains gas to room heaters, electric, changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, insulated (assumed), improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed), improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 20% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 83% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, standard tariff
Very Poor
Roof
Pitched, insulated (assumed)
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 83% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU3 1XR

33 rd / 39
Price Rank
28% lower than average
32 nd / 36
Size Rank
35% smaller than average
5 th / 36
Price Per Sq FT Rank
12% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU3 1XR , this house's estimated value ranks 33th out of 39. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 5th out of 36 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 32th out of 36 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£179,639
streetscan.co.uk estimate
-0 %
22 Dec 2022
£180,000
Leasehold
+47.5 %
17 Nov 2015
£122,000
Leasehold
+8.9 %
15 Nov 2006
£112,000
Leasehold
+144.8 %
22 Sep 2000
£45,750
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 441 sq ft
sale price: £175,000
sale date: 20 Dec 2024
rooms: 2
size: 398 sq ft
sale price: £33,000
sale date: 29 Feb 2000
rooms: 3
size: 506 sq ft
sale price: £36,000
sale date: 18 Nov 1998
rooms: 3
size: 431 sq ft
sale price: £119,995
sale date: 7 Dec 2007

Data Sources

The property at 28 Dorrington Close, Luton, LU3 1XR appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 22 Dec 2022. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 16 Jul 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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