28, Startpoint Downs Road, Luton, LU1 1XW is a leasehold flat built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 517 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 £105,342 , which equates to approximately £204 per square foot. It was last sold on 6 Feb 2013 for £62,500. Since then, the value has increased by £42,842, representing a 68.5% increase, or approximately 5.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £105,342 is:

  • 37.1% lower than the average property price on Downs Road
  • 5.8% lower than the average in the LU1 1XW postcode area
  • and 67.6% lower than the average price for Luton as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 15 March 2022, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
517 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£105,342
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£204
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

28, Startpoint Downs Road, Luton, LU1 1XW has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 15 Mar 2022.

This property uses electric storage heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 4 Jul 2011, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 40%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to electric immersion, off-peak, with its energy efficiency changing from poor to very poor.
  • The windows were upgraded from single glazed to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 63% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (good).
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 63% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to LU1 1XW

44 th / 52
Price Rank
6% lower than average
31 st / 46
Size Rank
8% smaller than average
33 rd / 46
Price Per Sq FT Rank
2% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU1 1XW , this flat's estimated value ranks 44th out of 52. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 33th out of 46 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 31th out of 46 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£105,342
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+69 %
6 Feb 2013
£62,500
Leasehold
+35.1 %
17 Oct 2011
£46,250
Leasehold
+110.2 %
15 Mar 1999
£22,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 495 sq ft
sale price: £112,000
sale date: 21 Jul 2023
rooms: 3
size: 463 sq ft
sale price: £116,000
sale date: 2 Aug 2022
rooms: 2
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £114,250
sale date: 12 Nov 2020
rooms: 4
size: 581 sq ft
sale price: £105,000
sale date: 9 Sep 2020
rooms: 2
size: 495 sq ft
sale price: £85,000
sale date: 26 May 2020

Data Sources

The property at 28, Startpoint Downs Road, Luton, LU1 1XW appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 6 Feb 2013. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 15 Mar 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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