37 Blackthorn Drive, Luton, LU2 8EE is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 753 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £305,804 , which equates to approximately £406 per square foot. It was last sold on 7 Oct 2011 for £150,000. Since then, the value has increased by £155,804, representing a 103.9% increase, or approximately 7.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £305,804 is:

  • 4.6% lower than the average property price on Blackthorn Drive
  • 0.1% higher than the average in the LU2 8EE postcode area
  • and 6.0% 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 3 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 17 January 2019, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
753 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£305,804
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£406
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

37 Blackthorn Drive, Luton, LU2 8EE has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 17 Jan 2019.

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 26 Nov 2013. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 17.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from average to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The windows were upgraded from mostly double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 92% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU2 8EE

15 th / 24
Price Rank
0% same as average
8 th / 16
Size Rank
6% smaller than average
12 th / 16
Price Per Sq FT Rank
7% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU2 8EE , this house's estimated value ranks 15th out of 24. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 12th out of 16 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 16 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£305,804
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+104 %
7 Oct 2011
£150,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £252,000
sale date: 28 Feb 2025
rooms: 3
size: 700 sq ft
sale price: £325,000
sale date: 5 Jun 2024
rooms: 4
size: 667 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 1 Nov 2023
rooms: 4
size: 710 sq ft
sale price: £233,500
sale date: 15 Sep 2017
rooms: 4
size: 743 sq ft
sale price: £174,000
sale date: 17 Apr 2015

Data Sources

The property at 37 Blackthorn Drive, Luton, LU2 8EE appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 7 Oct 2011. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 17 Jan 2019. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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