38 Whitwell Close, Luton, LU3 4BS is a freehold terraced property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 635 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £267,713 , which equates to approximately £422 per square foot. It was last sold on 15 Dec 2020 for £232,000. Since then, the value has increased by £35,713, representing a 15.4% increase, or approximately 3.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £267,713 is:

  • 19.4% lower than the average property price on Whitwell Close
  • 15.9% lower than the average in the LU3 4BS postcode area
  • and 13.4% lower than the average price for Luton as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 12 May 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
635 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£267,713
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£422
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

38 Whitwell Close, Luton, LU3 4BS has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 12 May 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 26 Nov 2009, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 14.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150 mm loft insulation to pitched, 50 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 20% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Very Good
Roof
Pitched, 50 mm loft insulation
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU3 4BS

25 th / 37
Price Rank
16% lower than average
30 th / 31
Size Rank
19% smaller than average
5 th / 31
Price Per Sq FT Rank
4% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU3 4BS , this house's estimated value ranks 25th out of 37. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 5th out of 31 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 30th out of 31 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£267,713
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+15 %
15 Dec 2020
£232,000
Leasehold
+144.2 %
5 Jul 2002
£94,995
Leasehold
+75.9 %
9 Jan 1998
£54,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

40 Whitwell Close, Luton, LU3 4BS
rooms: 3
size: 635 sq ft
sale price: £246,000
sale date: 17 Sep 2021
31 Whitwell Close, Luton, LU3 4BS
rooms: 3
size: 678 sq ft
sale price: £230,000
sale date: 29 Nov 2019
33 Whitwell Close, Luton, LU3 4BS
rooms: 3
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £233,000
sale date: 4 Jan 2019
42 Whitwell Close, Luton, LU3 4BS
rooms: 4
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £206,000
sale date: 22 Mar 2016
30 Whitwell Close, Luton, LU3 4BS
rooms: 4
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £170,000
sale date: 5 Dec 2014

Data Sources

The property at 38 Whitwell Close, Luton, LU3 4BS appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 15 Dec 2020. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 12 May 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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