42 Abbey Drive, Luton, LU2 0LG is a freehold terraced property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 904 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 £334,420 , which equates to approximately £370 per square foot. It was last sold on 30 Sep 2024 for £325,000. Since then, the value has increased by £9,420, representing a 2.9% increase, or approximately 2.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £334,420 is:

  • 9.3% higher than the average property price on Abbey Drive
  • 5.9% higher than the average in the LU2 0LG postcode area
  • and 2.8% 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 12 November 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
904 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£334,420
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£370
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

42 Abbey Drive, Luton, LU2 0LG has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 12 Nov 2014.

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 17 Jun 2014, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 3.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 50 mm loft insulation to pitched, 12 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from poor to very poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with efficiency changing from good to very poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 12 mm loft insulation
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to LU2 0LG

8 th / 24
Price Rank
6% higher than average
10 th / 19
Size Rank
4% smaller than average
7 th / 19
Price Per Sq FT Rank
10% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU2 0LG , this house's estimated value ranks 8th out of 24. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 7th out of 19 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 10th out of 19 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£334,420
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+3 %
30 Sep 2024
£325,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1033 sq ft
sale price: £290,000
sale date: 26 May 2017
rooms: 6
size: 1012 sq ft
sale price: £370,000
sale date: 19 Apr 2024

Data Sources

The property at 42 Abbey Drive, Luton, LU2 0LG appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 30 Sep 2024. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 12 Nov 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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