40 Forrest Crescent, Luton, LU2 9AR is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 915 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 £418,564 , which equates to approximately £457 per square foot. It was last sold on 7 Dec 2012 for £212,000. Since then, the value has increased by £206,564, representing a 97.4% increase, or approximately 7.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £418,564 is:

  • 3.6% lower than the average property price on Forrest Crescent
  • 3.8% higher than the average in the LU2 9AR postcode area
  • and 28.6% higher than the average price for Luton as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 inspections). 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 7 May 2013, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
915 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£418,564
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£457
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

40 Forrest Crescent, Luton, LU2 9AR has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 7 May 2013.

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 the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 7 Mar 2013. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 17.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from poor to average, while the system remained as from main system, no cylinder thermostat.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Average
Roof
Pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 7% of fixed outlets
Very Poor

Compared to LU2 9AR

16 th / 27
Price Rank
4% higher than average
22 nd / 25
Size Rank
13% smaller than average
11 th / 25
Price Per Sq FT Rank
19% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU2 9AR , this house's estimated value ranks 16th out of 27. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 11th out of 25 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 22th out of 25 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£418,564
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+97 %
7 Dec 2012
£212,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 969 sq ft
sale price: £380,000
sale date: 23 Sep 2022
rooms: 5
size: 958 sq ft
sale price: £320,000
sale date: 9 Dec 2020
rooms: 5
size: 1012 sq ft
sale price: £322,000
sale date: 29 Oct 2019
rooms: 4
size: 936 sq ft
sale price: £315,000
sale date: 28 Jun 2019
rooms: 4
size: 1001 sq ft
sale price: £290,000
sale date: 10 Jan 2019

Data Sources

The property at 40 Forrest Crescent, Luton, LU2 9AR appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 7 Dec 2012. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 7 May 2013. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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