298 Hitchin Road, Luton, LU2 0EU is a freehold detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 797 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 £274,444 , which equates to approximately £345 per square foot. It was last sold on 3 Jul 2015 for £180,000. Since then, the value has increased by £94,444, representing a 52.5% increase, or approximately 5.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £274,444 is:

  • 5.4% lower than the average property price on Hitchin Road
  • 10.8% higher than the average in the LU2 0EU postcode area
  • and 15.7% 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 9 November 2022, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Detached Bungalow
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
797 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£274,444
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£345
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

298 Hitchin Road, Luton, LU2 0EU has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 9 Nov 2022.

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 30 Mar 2009, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 97%.

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 hot water energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 75 mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (average).
  • 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 lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 25% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 25% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to LU2 0EU

3 rd / 35
Price Rank
11% higher than average
14 th / 30
Size Rank
6% bigger than average
3 rd / 30
Price Per Sq FT Rank
4% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU2 0EU , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 3rd out of 35. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd out of 30 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 14th out of 30 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£274,444
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+52 %
3 Jul 2015
£180,000
Leasehold
+44 %
29 May 2009
£125,000
Leasehold
-35.1 %
23 Sep 2005
£192,500
Leasehold
+67.4 %
19 Dec 2002
£115,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 850 sq ft
sale price: £145,000
sale date: 17 Sep 2002
rooms: 3
size: 764 sq ft
sale price: £50,000
sale date: 14 Oct 1996
rooms: 5
size: 883 sq ft
sale price: £305,000
sale date: 21 Dec 2016

Data Sources

The property at 298 Hitchin Road, Luton, LU2 0EU appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 3 Jul 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 9 Nov 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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