38 Overstone Road, Luton, LU4 8QZ is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 840 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 £338,880 , which equates to approximately £404 per square foot. It was last sold on 8 Aug 2014 for £195,000. Since then, the value has increased by £143,880, representing a 73.8% increase, or approximately 6.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £338,880 is:

  • 11.9% higher than the average property price on Overstone Road
  • 10.2% higher than the average in the LU4 8QZ postcode area
  • and 4.1% 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 20 September 2013, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached Bungalow
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
840 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£338,880
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£404
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

38 Overstone Road, Luton, LU4 8QZ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 20 Sep 2013.

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 14 Sep 2012. The rating of E remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 2.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from poor to very poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to LU4 8QZ

7 th / 33
Price Rank
10% higher than average
19 th / 22
Size Rank
10% smaller than average
4 th / 22
Price Per Sq FT Rank
23% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU4 8QZ , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 7th out of 33. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 4th out of 22 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 19th out of 22 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£338,880
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+74 %
8 Aug 2014
£195,000
Leasehold
+37.3 %
25 Jul 2003
£142,000
Leasehold
+7.6 %
11 Sep 2002
£131,995
Leasehold
+135.7 %
29 May 1998
£56,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 915 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 21 Jun 2019
rooms: 5
size: 941 sq ft
sale price: £200,000
sale date: 10 Jan 2019
rooms: 5
size: 893 sq ft
sale price: £200,000
sale date: 12 Dec 2014
rooms: 5
size: 926 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 10 Jun 2014
rooms: 5
size: 893 sq ft
sale price: £189,995
sale date: 11 Oct 2006

Data Sources

The property at 38 Overstone Road, Luton, LU4 8QZ appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 8 Aug 2014. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 20 Sep 2013. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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