297 Chesford Road, Luton, LU2 8DT is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 764 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £256,915 , which equates to approximately £336 per square foot. It was last sold on 15 Mar 2019 for £212,000. Since then, the value has increased by £44,915, representing a 21.2% increase, or approximately 3.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £256,915 is:

  • 15.1% lower than the average property price on Chesford Road
  • 18.4% lower than the average in the LU2 8DT postcode area
  • and 21.1% 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 4 December 2024, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
764 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£256,915
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£336
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

297 Chesford Road, Luton, LU2 8DT has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 4 Dec 2024.

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 10 Jul 2013, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 17.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 38% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU2 8DT

39 th / 42
Price Rank
18% lower than average
18 th / 25
Size Rank
7% smaller than average
23 rd / 25
Price Per Sq FT Rank
12% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LU2 8DT , this house's estimated value ranks 39th out of 42. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 23th out of 25 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 18th out of 25 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£256,915
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+21 %
15 Mar 2019
£212,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 764 sq ft
sale price: £346,000
sale date: 29 Apr 2022
rooms: 3
size: 775 sq ft
sale price: £237,000
sale date: 27 May 2016
rooms: 5
size: 818 sq ft
sale price: £215,000
sale date: 28 Aug 2015
rooms: 5
size: 872 sq ft
sale price: £178,000
sale date: 16 Jan 2015
rooms: 4
size: 721 sq ft
sale price: £169,000
sale date: 12 Sep 2014

Data Sources

The property at 297 Chesford Road, Luton, LU2 8DT appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 15 Mar 2019. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 4 Dec 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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