38 Marlborough Road, Luton, LU3 1EF is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 1,991 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have six bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £567,115 , which equates to approximately £285 per square foot. It was last sold on 14 Jan 2011 for £285,000. Since then, the value has increased by £282,115, representing a 99.0% increase, or approximately 6.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £567,115 is:

  • 12.8% higher than the average property price on Marlborough Road
  • 10.8% higher than the average in the LU3 1EF postcode area
  • and 84.0% 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 30 April 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
1991 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£567,115
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£285
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

38 Marlborough Road, Luton, LU3 1EF has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 30 Apr 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 mostly double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 16 Sep 2010, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 80%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • 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, 150 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from partial double glazing to mostly double glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 5% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very 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, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Mostly double glazing
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU3 1EF

15 th / 40
Price Rank
11% higher than average
7 th / 24
Size Rank
18% bigger than average
16 th / 24
Price Per Sq FT Rank
6% lower than average

Sale History

Today
£567,115
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+99 %
14 Jan 2011
£285,000
Freehold
+375 %
30 Jun 1999
£60,000
Freehold

Flood Risk for this Property

Flood risk from rivers and the sea
Very low flood risk
Flood risk from surface water
Medium flood risk
Surface water flood hazard
Medium

* Results are based on Environment Agency flood risk mapping for the property UPRN where available. They are indicative and should not be treated as a site-specific flood survey.

Flood risk from rivers and the sea

This property has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.

River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.

Flood risk from surface water

This property has medium surface water flood risk.

Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.

Flood depth indicators

Rivers and Sea
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk
Surface Water
  • 0.2m depth Very low
  • 0.3m depth Very low
  • 0.6m depth Very low
  • 0.9m depth Very low
  • 1.2m depth Very low

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 8
size: 2045 sq ft
sale price: £450,000
sale date: 14 Dec 2022
rooms: 7
size: 1916 sq ft
sale price: £430,000
sale date: 28 Sep 2017
rooms: 8
size: 1749 sq ft
sale price: £292,000
sale date: 17 Jul 2009
rooms: 7
size: 2039 sq ft
sale price: £74,768
sale date: 23 Feb 2005
rooms: 9
size: 1862 sq ft
sale price: £249,995
sale date: 3 Dec 2004

Data Sources

The property at 38 Marlborough Road, Luton, LU3 1EF appears two times in HM Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 14 Jan 2011. It also has two Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) records, the earliest dating back to 30 Apr 2024. We use this information to estimate the property's characteristics, flood risk profile and current market value.

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