281 Chesford Road, Luton, LU2 8DT is a freehold terraced property built between 1950-1966. 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 £324,915 , which equates to approximately £736 per square foot. It was last sold on 16 Oct 2020 for £270,000. Since then, the value has increased by £54,915, representing a 20.3% increase, or approximately 3.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £324,915 is:

  • 7.4% higher than the average property price on Chesford Road
  • 3.2% higher than the average in the LU2 8DT postcode area
  • and 0.2% 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 24 July 2020, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
441 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£324,915
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£736
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

281 Chesford Road, Luton, LU2 8DT has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 24 Jul 2020.

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 29 Jul 2009. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 1.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 25 mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • 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 85% 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
Average
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU2 8DT

23 rd / 42
Price Rank
3% higher than average
25 th / 25
Size Rank
46% smaller than average
1 st / 25
Price Per Sq FT Rank
93% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU2 8DT , this house's estimated value ranks 23th out of 42. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 25 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 25th out of 25 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£324,915
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+20 %
16 Oct 2020
£270,000
Leasehold
+88.8 %
6 Nov 2009
£143,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 4
size: 959 sq ft
sale price: £288,500
sale date: 21 Apr 2016
rooms: 5
size: 872 sq ft
sale price: £178,000
sale date: 16 Jan 2015
rooms: 5
size: 818 sq ft
sale price: £215,000
sale date: 28 Aug 2015
rooms: 5
size: 1055 sq ft
sale price: £290,000
sale date: 24 Jul 2017
rooms: 5
size: 764 sq ft
sale price: £346,000
sale date: 29 Apr 2022

Data Sources

The property at 281 Chesford Road, Luton, LU2 8DT appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 16 Oct 2020. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 24 Jul 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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