31 Petunia Court, Luton, LU3 1XT is a leasehold flat built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 506 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 £139,706 , which equates to approximately £276 per square foot. It was last sold on 25 Jan 2002 for £52,000. Since then, the value has increased by £87,706, representing a 168.7% increase, or approximately 7.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £139,706 is:

  • 7.7% lower than the average property price on Petunia Court
  • 5.0% lower than the average in the LU3 1XT postcode area
  • and 57.1% 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 4 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 29 August 2024, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
506 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£139,706
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£276
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

31 Petunia Court, Luton, LU3 1XT has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 29 Aug 2024.

This property uses electric room heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 24 Jul 2014, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 20.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric storage heaters to room heaters, electric, changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, off-peak to from main system, no cylinder thermostat, with its energy efficiency changing from average to very poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed), improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU3 1XT

24 th / 32
Price Rank
5% lower than average
20 th / 31
Size Rank
7% smaller than average
19 th / 31
Price Per Sq FT Rank
3% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU3 1XT , this flat's estimated value ranks 24th out of 32. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 19th out of 31 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 20th out of 31 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£139,706
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+169 %
25 Jan 2002
£52,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 431 sq ft
sale price: £120,000
sale date: 4 Sep 2024
rooms: 2
size: 431 sq ft
sale price: £140,000
sale date: 21 Feb 2024
rooms: 2
size: 431 sq ft
sale price: £130,000
sale date: 29 Apr 2022
rooms: 2
size: 431 sq ft
sale price: £60,000
sale date: 17 Feb 2015
rooms: 3
size: 538 sq ft
sale price: £85,000
sale date: 6 Jun 2014

Data Sources

The property at 31 Petunia Court, Luton, LU3 1XT appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 25 Jan 2002. It also has four 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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