31, Startpoint Downs Road, Luton, LU1 1XW is a leasehold flat built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 614 square feet of living space and is situated on the 4th floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £61,906 , which equates to approximately £101 per square foot. It was last sold on 5 Aug 2016 for £55,000. Since then, the value has increased by £6,906, representing a 12.6% increase, or approximately 1.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £61,906 is:

  • 63.0% lower than the average property price on Downs Road
  • 44.6% lower than the average in the LU1 1XW postcode area
  • and 81.0% lower than the average price for Luton as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 29 April 2022, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
614 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
4th floor
Price (estimate)
£61,906
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£101
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

31, Startpoint Downs Road, Luton, LU1 1XW has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 29 Apr 2022.

This property uses electric storage heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 5 Dec 2008, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 31%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from poor to average, while the heating system type remained the same (electric storage heaters).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed), improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from full secondary glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
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 LU1 1XW

51 st / 52
Price Rank
45% lower than average
8 th / 46
Size Rank
9% bigger than average
46 th / 46
Price Per Sq FT Rank
49% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LU1 1XW , this flat's estimated value ranks 51th out of 52. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 46th out of 46 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 8th out of 46 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£61,906
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+13 %
5 Aug 2016
£55,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 657 sq ft
sale price: £130,000
sale date: 30 Aug 2022
rooms: 2
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £114,250
sale date: 12 Nov 2020
rooms: 3
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £125,000
sale date: 6 Nov 2020
rooms: 3
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £105,000
sale date: 9 Sep 2020
rooms: 4
size: 581 sq ft
sale price: £105,000
sale date: 9 Sep 2020

Data Sources

The property at 31, Startpoint Downs Road, Luton, LU1 1XW appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 5 Aug 2016. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 29 Apr 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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