31 Sowerby Avenue, Luton, LU2 8AF is a freehold terraced property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,033 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £416,520 , which equates to approximately £403 per square foot. It was last sold on 4 Dec 2015 for £295,000. Since then, the value has increased by £121,520, representing a 41.2% increase, or approximately 4.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £416,520 is:

  • 3.7% higher than the average property price on Sowerby Avenue
  • 10.5% higher than the average in the LU2 8AF postcode area
  • and 28.0% higher 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 7 July 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached Bungalow
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1033 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£416,520
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£403
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

31 Sowerby Avenue, Luton, LU2 8AF has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 7 Jul 2015.

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 7 May 2014, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 13.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from good to very good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (average).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 35% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 14% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from average to poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Very Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 14% of fixed outlets
Poor

Compared to LU2 8AF

10 th / 29
Price Rank
11% higher than average
10 th / 25
Size Rank
11% bigger than average
17 th / 25
Price Per Sq FT Rank
1% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LU2 8AF , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 10th out of 29. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 17th 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 10th out of 25 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£416,520
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+41 %
4 Dec 2015
£295,000
Leasehold
+40.5 %
19 Nov 2014
£210,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 4
size: 714 sq ft
sale price: £175,000
sale date: 25 Apr 2013
rooms: 4
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £300,000
sale date: 29 Nov 2024
rooms: 4
size: 764 sq ft
sale price: £150,000
sale date: 30 Jun 2008
rooms: 4
size: 872 sq ft
sale price: £175,000
sale date: 21 Oct 2011
rooms: 4
size: 1012 sq ft
sale price: £205,000
sale date: 20 Mar 2015

Data Sources

The property at 31 Sowerby Avenue, Luton, LU2 8AF appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 4 Dec 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 7 Jul 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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