28, Farley Lodge Ruthin Close, Luton, LU1 5EN is a leasehold flat built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 237 square feet of living space. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £69,669 , which equates to approximately £294 per square foot. It was last sold on 6 May 2016 for £59,000. Since then, the value has increased by £10,669, representing a 18.1% increase, or approximately 1.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £69,669 is:

  • 14.4% lower than the average property price on Ruthin Close
  • 0.8% higher than the average in the LU1 5EN postcode area
  • and 78.6% lower than the average price for Luton as a whole

View sold house prices in LU1 5EN

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
237 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£69,669
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£294
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

28, Farley Lodge Ruthin Close, Luton, LU1 5EN has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 20 Jun 2019.

This property uses electric room heaters as its main heating source. Electric instantaneous heaters at the point of use are used to provide hot water. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 22 Oct 2008, when the property was rated C. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 36.8%.

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 hot water system was changed from gas instantaneous at point of use to electric instantaneous at point of use, with its energy efficiency changing from good to very poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, with internal insulation to cavity wall, filled cavity, changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 20% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric instantaneous at point of use
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU1 5EN

28 th / 49
Price Rank
1% higher than average
15 th / 42
Size Rank
2% bigger than average
26 th / 42
Price Per Sq FT Rank
1% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LU1 5EN , this flat's estimated value ranks 28th out of 49. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 26th out of 42 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 15th out of 42 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£69,669
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+18 %
6 May 2016
£59,000
Leasehold
+136 %
8 May 2001
£25,000
Leasehold
+56.3 %
14 May 1999
£15,995
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 1
size: 248 sq ft
sale price: £60,000
sale date: 13 Nov 2020
rooms: 1
size: 226 sq ft
sale price: £60,000
sale date: 3 Nov 2020
rooms: 1
size: 205 sq ft
sale price: £60,000
sale date: 18 Oct 2018
rooms: 1
size: 226 sq ft
sale price: £60,000
sale date: 21 Dec 2016
rooms: 1
size: 226 sq ft
sale price: £51,000
sale date: 20 Nov 2015

Data Sources

The property at 28, Farley Lodge Ruthin Close, Luton, LU1 5EN appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 6 May 2016. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 20 Jun 2019. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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