42 Althorp Road, Luton, LU3 1JY is a freehold terraced property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 565 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £197,813 , which equates to approximately £353 per square foot. It was last sold on 27 Nov 2015 for £140,000. Since then, the value has increased by £57,813, representing a 41.3% increase, or approximately 4.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £197,813 is:

  • 7.4% lower than the average property price on Althorp Road
  • 4.2% lower than the average in the LU3 1JY postcode area
  • and 36.0% lower than the average price for Luton as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 27 July 2010, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in LU3 1JY

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
565 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£197,813
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£353
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

42 Althorp Road, Luton, LU3 1JY has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 27 Jul 2010.

This property uses electric storage heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows have partial double glazing.

Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Roof
Pitched, 75 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)
Average
Windows
Partial double glazing
Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 71% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU3 1JY

11 th / 41
Price Rank
4% lower than average
33 rd / 35
Size Rank
21% smaller than average
3 rd / 35
Price Per Sq FT Rank
21% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU3 1JY , this house's estimated value ranks 11th out of 41. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd out of 35 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 33th out of 35 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£197,813
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+41 %
27 Nov 2015
£140,000
Leasehold
+47.4 %
21 Feb 2011
£95,000
Leasehold
+171.4 %
9 Oct 1995
£35,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 624 sq ft
sale price: £242,000
sale date: 4 Jun 2025
rooms: 4
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £196,000
sale date: 1 Mar 2023
rooms: 4
size: 578 sq ft
sale price: £107,250
sale date: 23 Mar 2012
rooms: 4
size: 577 sq ft
sale price: £120,000
sale date: 17 Aug 2011
rooms: 3
size: 538 sq ft
sale price: £80,000
sale date: 16 Dec 2008

Data Sources

The property at 42 Althorp Road, Luton, LU3 1JY appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 27 Nov 2015. It also has a single Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) from 27 Jul 2010. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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