29, Farley Lodge Ruthin Close, Luton, LU1 5EN is a leasehold flat built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 215 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £77,997 , which equates to approximately £362 per square foot. It was last sold on 6 Mar 2015 for £53,000. Since then, the value has increased by £24,997, representing a 47.2% increase, or approximately 4.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £77,997 is:

  • 4.1% lower than the average property price on Ruthin Close
  • 12.8% higher than the average in the LU1 5EN postcode area
  • and 76.0% 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 3 December 2021, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
215 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£77,997
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£362
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

29, Farley Lodge Ruthin Close, Luton, LU1 5EN has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 3 Dec 2021.

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 30 Jun 2011, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 25.5%.

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 wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The windows were upgraded from single glazed to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good 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 all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU1 5EN

22 nd / 49
Price Rank
13% higher than average
36 th / 42
Size Rank
8% smaller than average
14 th / 42
Price Per Sq FT Rank
22% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU1 5EN , this flat's estimated value ranks 22th out of 49. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 14th out of 42 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 36th out of 42 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£77,997
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+47 %
6 Mar 2015
£53,000
Leasehold
+6 %
4 Apr 2014
£50,000
Leasehold
+56.3 %
2 Nov 2012
£32,000
Leasehold
+128.6 %
4 Nov 1998
£14,000
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: 237 sq ft
sale price: £59,000
sale date: 6 May 2016

Data Sources

The property at 29, Farley Lodge Ruthin Close, Luton, LU1 5EN appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 6 Mar 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 3 Dec 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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