38 Turnpike Drive, Luton, LU3 3RA is a freehold detached property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 1,055 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £454,500 , which equates to approximately £431 per square foot. It was last sold on 16 Jul 2015 for £303,000. Since then, the value has increased by £151,500, representing a 50.0% increase, or approximately 4.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £454,500 is:

  • 7.7% higher than the average property price on Turnpike Drive
  • 5.9% higher than the average in the LU3 3RA postcode area
  • and 47.1% 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 19 August 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
1055 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£454,500
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£431
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

38 Turnpike Drive, Luton, LU3 3RA has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 19 Aug 2015.

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 20 Jan 2015. The rating of E is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 1.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, limited insulation (assumed) to pitched, limited insulation, changing energy efficiency from poor to very poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 53% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from very good to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, limited insulation
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 53% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to LU3 3RA

16 th / 39
Price Rank
6% higher than average
19 th / 34
Size Rank
0% same size than average
10 th / 34
Price Per Sq FT Rank
6% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU3 3RA , this house's estimated value ranks 16th out of 39. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 10th out of 34 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 34 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£454,500
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+50 %
16 Jul 2015
£303,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1184 sq ft
sale price: £412,000
sale date: 10 May 2024
rooms: 5
size: 1141 sq ft
sale price: £450,000
sale date: 29 Sep 2023
rooms: 6
size: 1109 sq ft
sale price: £435,000
sale date: 21 Feb 2022
rooms: 5
size: 1072 sq ft
sale price: £412,500
sale date: 31 May 2019
rooms: 5
size: 1152 sq ft
sale price: £355,000
sale date: 17 Feb 2017

Data Sources

The property at 38 Turnpike Drive, Luton, LU3 3RA appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 16 Jul 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 19 Aug 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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