3 The Larches, Luton, LU2 7PX is a leasehold flat built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 495 square feet of living space. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £148,471 , which equates to approximately £300 per square foot. It was last sold on 7 Dec 1999 for £39,000. Since then, the value has increased by £109,471, representing a 280.7% increase, or approximately 10.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £148,471 is:

  • 22.9% lower than the average property price on The Larches
  • 19.7% lower than the average in the LU2 7PX postcode area
  • and 54.4% 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 29 August 2024, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
495 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£148,471
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£300
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

3 The Larches, Luton, LU2 7PX has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 29 Aug 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 20 Feb 2014, 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 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 low energy lighting in 60% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU2 7PX

61 st / 62
Price Rank
20% lower than average
60 th / 61
Size Rank
25% smaller than average
28 th / 61
Price Per Sq FT Rank
7% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU2 7PX , this flat's estimated value ranks 61th out of 62. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 28th out of 61 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 60th out of 61 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£148,471
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+281 %
7 Dec 1999
£39,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 538 sq ft
sale price: £99,000
sale date: 30 Jun 2006
rooms: 2
size: 517 sq ft
sale price: £42,000
sale date: 11 Sep 2000

Data Sources

The property at 3 The Larches, Luton, LU2 7PX appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 7 Dec 1999. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 29 Aug 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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