40 Cowper Street, Luton, LU1 3SQ is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 1,012 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 £262,461 , which equates to approximately £259 per square foot. It was last sold on 8 Dec 1998 for £47,000. Since then, the value has increased by £215,461, representing a 458.4% increase, or approximately 17.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £262,461 is:

  • 3.3% higher than the average property price on Cowper Street
  • 9.2% higher than the average in the LU1 3SQ postcode area
  • and 19.3% lower than the average price for Luton as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 22 November 2023, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
1012 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£262,461
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£259
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

40 Cowper Street, Luton, LU1 3SQ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 22 Nov 2023.

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 21 Sep 2013, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 5.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • 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, 50 mm loft insulation to pitched, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from poor to very poor.
  • The windows were upgraded from partial double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 44% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU1 3SQ

22 nd / 46
Price Rank
9% higher than average
9 th / 37
Size Rank
25% bigger than average
29 th / 37
Price Per Sq FT Rank
13% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LU1 3SQ , this house's estimated value ranks 22th out of 46. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 29th out of 37 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 9th out of 37 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£262,461
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+458 %
8 Dec 1998
£47,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 1012 sq ft
sale price: £235,000
sale date: 15 May 2024
rooms: 6
size: 1098 sq ft
sale price: £232,500
sale date: 12 Feb 2021
rooms: 5
size: 980 sq ft
sale price: £210,000
sale date: 24 May 2018
rooms: 5
size: 1023 sq ft
sale price: £226,000
sale date: 13 Apr 2017
rooms: 6
size: 1163 sq ft
sale price: £215,000
sale date: 30 Mar 2016

Data Sources

The property at 40 Cowper Street, Luton, LU1 3SQ appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 8 Dec 1998. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 22 Nov 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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