42 Downs Road, Luton, LU1 1QR is a freehold terraced property built between 1950-1966. 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 £303,898 , which equates to approximately £226 per square foot. It was last sold on 2 Nov 2016 for £240,000. Since then, the value has increased by £63,898, representing a 26.6% increase, or approximately 2.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £303,898 is:

  • 81.5% higher than the average property price on Downs Road
  • 17.5% higher than the average in the LU1 1QR postcode area
  • and 6.6% lower than the average price for Luton as a whole

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1345 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£303,898
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£226
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

42 Downs Road, Luton, LU1 1QR has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 10 Feb 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 main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 270 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU1 1QR

15 th / 52
Price Rank
17% higher than average
4 th / 38
Size Rank
97% bigger than average
28 th / 38
Price Per Sq FT Rank
40% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LU1 1QR , this house's estimated value ranks 15th out of 52. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 28th out of 38 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 4th out of 38 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£303,898
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+27 %
2 Nov 2016
£240,000
Leasehold
+300 %
20 May 1999
£59,995
Leasehold
+16 %
7 Oct 1996
£51,700
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1313 sq ft
sale price: £337,500
sale date: 16 Feb 2023
rooms: 5
size: 1206 sq ft
sale price: £360,000
sale date: 30 Sep 2022
rooms: 6
size: 1173 sq ft
sale price: £270,000
sale date: 28 Jul 2022
rooms: 5
size: 1442 sq ft
sale price: £270,000
sale date: 3 Feb 2020
rooms: 5
size: 1313 sq ft
sale price: £205,000
sale date: 13 Feb 2015

Data Sources

The property at 42 Downs Road, Luton, LU1 1QR appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 2 Nov 2016. It also has a single Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) from 10 Feb 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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