32A Downs Road, Luton, LU1 1QR is a freehold terraced property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 1,087 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £230,716 , which equates to approximately £212 per square foot. It was last sold on 20 Sep 2012 for £120,000. Since then, the value has increased by £110,716, representing a 92.3% increase, or approximately 7.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £230,716 is:

  • 37.8% higher than the average property price on Downs Road
  • 10.8% lower than the average in the LU1 1QR postcode area
  • and 29.1% 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 14 May 2024, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
1087 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£230,716
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£212
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

32A Downs Road, Luton, LU1 1QR has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 14 May 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 have partial double glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 13 Jun 2012, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 27.3%.

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 windows were upgraded from single glazed to partial double glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 17% 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, limited insulation (assumed)
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)
Average
Windows
Partial double glazing
Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU1 1QR

23 rd / 52
Price Rank
11% lower than average
10 th / 38
Size Rank
59% bigger than average
31 st / 38
Price Per Sq FT Rank
44% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LU1 1QR , this house's estimated value ranks 23th out of 52. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 31th out of 38 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 38 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£230,716
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+92 %
20 Sep 2012
£120,000
Leasehold
+100 %
29 Feb 2000
£60,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1206 sq ft
sale price: £360,000
sale date: 30 Sep 2022
rooms: 6
size: 1173 sq ft
sale price: £270,000
sale date: 28 Jul 2022
rooms: 6
size: 1119 sq ft
sale price: £181,000
sale date: 20 Nov 2020
rooms: 6
size: 1044 sq ft
sale price: £261,000
sale date: 25 Apr 2017
rooms: 5
size: 1066 sq ft
sale price: £120,000
sale date: 20 Jul 2007

Data Sources

The property at 32A Downs Road, Luton, LU1 1QR appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 20 Sep 2012. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 14 May 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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