40 Wickstead Avenue, Luton, LU4 9DP is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 1,292 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £294,519 , which equates to approximately £228 per square foot. It was last sold on 23 Dec 2009 for £152,000. Since then, the value has increased by £142,519, representing a 93.8% increase, or approximately 5.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £294,519 is:

  • 3.9% lower than the average property price on Wickstead Avenue
  • 0.3% higher than the average in the LU4 9DP postcode area
  • and 9.5% lower than the average price for Luton as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (4 out of 4 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 24 May 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
1292 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£294,519
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£228
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

40 Wickstead Avenue, Luton, LU4 9DP has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of F, based on the latest assessment carried out on 24 May 2016.

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 mostly double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 19 May 2016. The rating of F remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 3.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The windows were upgraded from fully double glazed to mostly double glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 44% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 62% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Very Poor
Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Mostly double glazing
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 62% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to LU4 9DP

23 rd / 33
Price Rank
0% same as average
2 nd / 22
Size Rank
39% bigger than average
22 nd / 22
Price Per Sq FT Rank
28% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LU4 9DP , this house's estimated value ranks 23th out of 33. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 22th out of 22 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 2nd out of 22 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£294,519
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+94 %
23 Dec 2009
£152,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1119 sq ft
sale price: £150,000
sale date: 6 May 2020
rooms: 6
size: 1249 sq ft
sale price: £120,000
sale date: 14 May 2004

Data Sources

The property at 40 Wickstead Avenue, Luton, LU4 9DP appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 23 Dec 2009. It also has five Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 24 May 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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