38 Preston Gardens, Luton, LU2 7NL is a freehold terraced property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 764 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 £246,559 , which equates to approximately £323 per square foot. It was last sold on 16 Dec 2011 for £127,000. Since then, the value has increased by £119,559, representing a 94.1% increase, or approximately 6.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £246,559 is:

  • 14.1% lower than the average property price on Preston Gardens
  • 13.1% lower than the average in the LU2 7NL postcode area
  • and 24.2% 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 12 October 2020, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
764 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£246,559
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£323
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

38 Preston Gardens, Luton, LU2 7NL has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 12 Oct 2020.

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 Oct 2011, when the property was rated G. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 272.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from room heaters, electric to boiler and radiators, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The hot water system was changed from gas boiler/circulator, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from very poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation (assumed) to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to average.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 43% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to average.
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
Low energy lighting in 43% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to LU2 7NL

33 rd / 35
Price Rank
13% lower than average
21 st / 27
Size Rank
10% smaller than average
21 st / 27
Price Per Sq FT Rank
3% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LU2 7NL , this house's estimated value ranks 33th out of 35. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 21th out of 27 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 21th out of 27 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£246,559
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+94 %
16 Dec 2011
£127,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 786 sq ft
sale price: £270,000
sale date: 9 Apr 2025
rooms: 4
size: 786 sq ft
sale price: £241,000
sale date: 25 Sep 2024
rooms: 3
size: 775 sq ft
sale price: £260,000
sale date: 1 May 2024
rooms: 4
size: 786 sq ft
sale price: £245,000
sale date: 25 Apr 2023
rooms: 5
size: 764 sq ft
sale price: £316,000
sale date: 15 Sep 2022

Data Sources

The property at 38 Preston Gardens, Luton, LU2 7NL appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 16 Dec 2011. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 12 Oct 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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