42 Kestrel Way, Luton, LU4 0UD is a freehold terraced property built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 581 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 £232,234 , which equates to approximately £400 per square foot. It was last sold on 20 Sep 2013 for £124,995. Since then, the value has increased by £107,239, representing a 85.8% increase, or approximately 7.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £232,234 is:

  • 13.6% lower than the average property price on Kestrel Way
  • 5.6% lower than the average in the LU4 0UD postcode area
  • and 28.6% lower than the average price for Luton as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (2 out of 3 inspections). This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 18 September 2024, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
581 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£232,234
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£400
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

42 Kestrel Way, Luton, LU4 0UD has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 18 Sep 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 the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 7 Oct 2014. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 4.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 25 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 43% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Average
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU4 0UD

30 th / 33
Price Rank
6% lower than average
19 th / 28
Size Rank
9% smaller than average
19 th / 28
Price Per Sq FT Rank
4% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU4 0UD , this house's estimated value ranks 30th out of 33. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 19th out of 28 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 19th out of 28 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£232,234
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+86 %
20 Sep 2013
£124,995
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £245,000
sale date: 1 Dec 2022
rooms: 3
size: 538 sq ft
sale price: £247,000
sale date: 10 Oct 2022
rooms: 4
size: 581 sq ft
sale price: £204,000
sale date: 15 Feb 2021
rooms: 4
size: 621 sq ft
sale price: £225,000
sale date: 5 Sep 2018
rooms: 3
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £208,500
sale date: 8 Jun 2018

Data Sources

The property at 42 Kestrel Way, Luton, LU4 0UD appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 20 Sep 2013. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 18 Sep 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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