42 Hart Lane, Luton, LU2 0JQ is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,615 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £252,964 , which equates to approximately £157 per square foot. It was last sold on 12 Jul 2013 for £131,500. Since then, the value has increased by £121,464, representing a 92.4% increase, or approximately 7.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £252,964 is:

  • 16.0% lower than the average property price on Hart Lane
  • 21.1% lower than the average in the LU2 0JQ postcode area
  • and 17.9% lower than the average price for Luton as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 27 November 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1615 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£252,964
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£157
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

42 Hart Lane, Luton, LU2 0JQ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 27 Nov 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 24 Oct 2012, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 69.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to roof room(s), insulated (assumed), improving energy efficiency from good to very good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, with internal insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 7% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Roof room(s), insulated (assumed)
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, with internal insulation
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU2 0JQ

28 th / 30
Price Rank
21% lower than average
1 st / 19
Size Rank
94% bigger than average
19 th / 19
Price Per Sq FT Rank
59% lower than average

Sale History

Today
£252,964
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+92 %
12 Jul 2013
£131,500
Freehold

Flood Risk for this Property

Flood risk from rivers and the sea
Very low flood risk
Flood risk from surface water
Very low flood risk
Surface water flood hazard
No mapped risk

* Results are based on Environment Agency flood risk mapping for the property UPRN where available. They are indicative and should not be treated as a site-specific flood survey.

Flood risk from rivers and the sea

This property has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.

River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.

Flood risk from surface water

This property has very low surface water flood risk.

Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.

Flood depth indicators

Rivers and Sea
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk
Surface Water
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 6
size: 1098 sq ft
sale price: £36,750
sale date: 1 Dec 1995
rooms: 6
size: 980 sq ft
sale price: £200,000
sale date: 30 Apr 2015
rooms: 5
size: 958 sq ft
sale price: £148,000
sale date: 11 Nov 2005
rooms: 5
size: 850 sq ft
sale price: £149,995
sale date: 30 Jan 2004
rooms: 5
size: 1076 sq ft
sale price: £56,500
sale date: 12 Oct 1998

Data Sources

The property at 42 Hart Lane, Luton, LU2 0JQ appears once in HM Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 12 Jul 2013. It also has two Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) records, the earliest dating back to 27 Nov 2024. We use this information to estimate the property's characteristics, flood risk profile and current market value.

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