38 Alton Road, Luton, LU1 3NS is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 1,539 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £416,963 , which equates to approximately £271 per square foot. It was last sold on 17 Jun 2019 for £345,000. Since then, the value has increased by £71,963, representing a 20.9% increase, or approximately 3.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £416,963 is:

  • 19.0% higher than the average property price on Alton Road
  • 20.5% higher than the average in the LU1 3NS postcode area
  • and 34.9% 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 29 December 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
1539 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£416,963
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£271
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

38 Alton Road, Luton, LU1 3NS has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 29 Dec 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 are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 10 Feb 2014. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 3.6%.

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 poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 30% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 82% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 82% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU1 3NS

4 th / 41
Price Rank
20% higher than average
3 rd / 33
Size Rank
53% bigger than average
30 th / 33
Price Per Sq FT Rank
21% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LU1 3NS , this house's estimated value ranks 4th out of 41. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 30th out of 33 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 3rd out of 33 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£416,963
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+21 %
17 Jun 2019
£345,000
Leasehold
+38 %
28 Mar 2014
£250,000
Leasehold
+35.1 %
25 Oct 2011
£185,000
Leasehold
-15.9 %
23 Aug 2004
£219,995
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1389 sq ft
sale price: £360,000
sale date: 16 Dec 2021

Data Sources

The property at 38 Alton Road, Luton, LU1 3NS appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 17 Jun 2019. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 29 Dec 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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