42 Birchen Grove, Luton, LU2 7TW is a leasehold flat built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 506 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £158,639 , which equates to approximately £314 per square foot. It was last sold on 4 May 2010 for £97,500. Since then, the value has increased by £61,139, representing a 62.7% increase, or approximately 4.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £158,639 is:

  • 15.5% lower than the average property price on Birchen Grove
  • 3.5% lower than the average in the LU2 7TW postcode area
  • and 51.3% lower 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 22 March 2022, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached Maisonette
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
506 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£158,639
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£314
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

42 Birchen Grove, Luton, LU2 7TW has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 22 Mar 2022.

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

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 12 Nov 2009, and the property received the same rating of E with an unchanged energy efficiency score of 53.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from poor to average, while the heating system type remained the same (electric storage heaters).
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from poor to very poor, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Very Poor
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU2 7TW

22 nd / 27
Price Rank
3% lower than average
14 th / 25
Size Rank
4% bigger than average
21 st / 25
Price Per Sq FT Rank
7% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LU2 7TW , this maisonette's estimated value ranks 22th out of 27. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 21th out of 25 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 14th out of 25 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£158,639
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+63 %
4 May 2010
£97,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 517 sq ft
sale price: £197,500
sale date: 19 Jun 2024
rooms: 2
size: 452 sq ft
sale price: £148,500
sale date: 28 Nov 2022
rooms: 3
size: 517 sq ft
sale price: £198,850
sale date: 19 Oct 2022
rooms: 3
size: 538 sq ft
sale price: £173,000
sale date: 5 Nov 2021
rooms: 3
size: 506 sq ft
sale price: £185,000
sale date: 30 Sep 2021

Data Sources

The property at 42 Birchen Grove, Luton, LU2 7TW appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 4 May 2010. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 22 Mar 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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