42 Alexandra Avenue, Luton, LU3 1HG is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 1,345 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 £403,333 , which equates to approximately £300 per square foot. It was last sold on 31 Jul 2007 for £220,000. Since then, the value has increased by £183,333, representing a 83.3% increase, or approximately 4.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £403,333 is:

  • 7.2% lower than the average property price on Alexandra Avenue
  • 12.1% lower than the average in the LU3 1HG postcode area
  • and 23.9% higher than the average price for Luton as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 2 June 2024, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
1345 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£403,333
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£300
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

42 Alexandra Avenue, Luton, LU3 1HG has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 2 Jun 2024.

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 29 Oct 2014, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 88.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation (assumed) to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed) to solid brick, with external insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 16% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, with external insulation
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU3 1HG

1 st / 18
Price Rank
12% lower than average
7 th / 12
Size Rank
6% bigger than average
3 rd / 12
Price Per Sq FT Rank
17% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LU3 1HG , this house's estimated value ranks 1st out of 18. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd out of 12 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 7th out of 12 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£403,333
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+83 %
31 Jul 2007
£220,000
Leasehold
+11.7 %
24 Oct 2001
£197,000
Leasehold
+210.2 %
31 Jul 1997
£63,500
Leasehold
+13.4 %
31 Oct 1996
£56,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1206 sq ft
sale price: £390,000
sale date: 21 Mar 2022
rooms: 5
size: 1356 sq ft
sale price: £360,000
sale date: 30 Jun 2017
rooms: 5
size: 1206 sq ft
sale price: £187,500
sale date: 20 May 2011
rooms: 7
size: 1421 sq ft
sale price: £218,000
sale date: 1 May 2009
rooms: 7
size: 1421 sq ft
sale price: £170,000
sale date: 15 May 2025

Data Sources

The property at 42 Alexandra Avenue, Luton, LU3 1HG appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 31 Jul 2007. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 2 Jun 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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