40 Dorrington Close, Luton, LU3 1XR is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,572 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £271,572 , which equates to approximately £173 per square foot. It was last sold on 30 Sep 2021 for £242,000. Since then, the value has increased by £29,572, representing a 12.2% increase, or approximately 2.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £271,572 is:

  • 18.7% higher than the average property price on Dorrington Close
  • 9.0% higher than the average in the LU3 1XR postcode area
  • and 16.5% lower than the average price for Luton as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 28 November 2022, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1572 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£271,572
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£173
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

40 Dorrington Close, Luton, LU3 1XR has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 28 Nov 2022.

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 3 Mar 2014, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 18.5%.

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, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, insulated (assumed), improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The wall energy efficiency changing from good to average, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, filled cavity.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 56% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, insulated (assumed)
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU3 1XR

1 st / 39
Price Rank
9% higher than average
1 st / 36
Size Rank
130% bigger than average
35 th / 36
Price Per Sq FT Rank
53% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LU3 1XR , this house's estimated value ranks 1st out of 39. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 35th out of 36 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 1st out of 36 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£271,572
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+12 %
30 Sep 2021
£242,000
Leasehold
-0.4 %
10 Apr 2017
£243,000
Leasehold
+207.6 %
28 Aug 2001
£79,000
Leasehold
+43.6 %
28 May 1999
£55,000
Leasehold
+10 %
20 Sep 1995
£49,995
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

42 Dorrington Close, Luton, LU3 1XR
rooms: 5
size: 678 sq ft
sale price: £116,000
sale date: 26 Oct 2010
38 Dorrington Close, Luton, LU3 1XR
rooms: 4
size: 710 sq ft
sale price: £245,000
sale date: 3 Nov 2017
44 Dorrington Close, Luton, LU3 1XR
rooms: 5
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £104,000
sale date: 3 Apr 2002
36 Dorrington Close, Luton, LU3 1XR
rooms: 4
size: 678 sq ft
sale price: £280,000
sale date: 28 Jun 2024
46 Dorrington Close, Luton, LU3 1XR
rooms: 5
size: 829 sq ft
sale price: £81,000
sale date: 22 Oct 2001

Data Sources

The property at 40 Dorrington Close, Luton, LU3 1XR appears five times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 30 Sep 2021. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 28 Nov 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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