32 Dorrington Close, Luton, LU3 1XR is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 517 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £259,058 , which equates to approximately £501 per square foot. It was last sold on 10 Mar 2006 for £125,000. Since then, the value has increased by £134,058, representing a 107.2% increase, or approximately 5.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £259,058 is:

  • 13.3% higher than the average property price on Dorrington Close
  • 4.0% higher than the average in the LU3 1XR postcode area
  • and 20.4% lower than the average price for Luton as a whole

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About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
517 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£259,058
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£501
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

32 Dorrington Close, Luton, LU3 1XR has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 2 May 2018.

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 27 Apr 2009, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 78.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from room heaters, mains gas to boiler and radiators, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, off-peak to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from very poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250 mm loft insulation to pitched, 150 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from single glazed to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 10% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU3 1XR

26 th / 39
Price Rank
4% higher than average
30 th / 36
Size Rank
24% smaller than average
1 st / 36
Price Per Sq FT Rank
38% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU3 1XR , this house's estimated value ranks 26th out of 39. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 36 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 30th out of 36 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£259,058
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+107 %
10 Mar 2006
£125,000
Leasehold
+86.6 %
8 Jun 2001
£67,000
Leasehold
+45.7 %
7 Aug 1998
£46,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 581 sq ft
sale price: £273,000
sale date: 21 Apr 2023
rooms: 3
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £97,000
sale date: 19 Dec 2003
rooms: 3
size: 527 sq ft
sale price: £180,000
sale date: 31 Jan 2025
rooms: 3
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £195,000
sale date: 25 Sep 2020
rooms: 3
size: 581 sq ft
sale price: £185,000
sale date: 13 Mar 2017

Data Sources

The property at 32 Dorrington Close, Luton, LU3 1XR appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 10 Mar 2006. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 2 May 2018. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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