3, Startpoint Downs Road, Luton, LU1 1XW is a leasehold semi-detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 581 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, properties of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £162,599 , which equates to approximately £280 per square foot. It was last sold on 15 Jun 2001 for £44,995. Since then, the value has increased by £117,604, representing a 261.4% increase, or approximately 10.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £162,599 is:

  • 2.9% lower than the average property price on Downs Road
  • 45.4% higher than the average in the LU1 1XW postcode area
  • and 50.0% lower than the average price for Luton as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 inspections). 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 30 June 2022, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
581 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£162,599
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£280
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

3, Startpoint Downs Road, Luton, LU1 1XW has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 30 Jun 2022.

This property uses electric room heaters as its main heating source. A standard tariff electric immersion heater is used to provide hot water. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 21 Jun 2011. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 6.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system changed from electric instantaneous at point of use to electric immersion, standard tariff, with no change in energy efficiency (very poor).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from average to poor.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 83% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, standard tariff
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU1 1XW

2 nd / 52
Price Rank
45% higher than average
23 rd / 46
Size Rank
4% bigger than average
6 th / 46
Price Per Sq FT Rank
40% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU1 1XW , this flat's estimated value ranks 2nd out of 52. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 6th out of 46 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 23th out of 46 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£162,599
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+261 %
15 Jun 2001
£44,995
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 657 sq ft
sale price: £135,000
sale date: 22 Sep 2022
rooms: 2
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £78,000
sale date: 29 Jan 2004
rooms: 2
size: 509 sq ft
sale price: £120,000
sale date: 9 Feb 2001

Data Sources

The property at 3, Startpoint Downs Road, Luton, LU1 1XW appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 15 Jun 2001. It also has four Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 30 Jun 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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