42 Runfold Avenue, Luton, LU3 2EH is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 2,099 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have six bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £398,446 , which equates to approximately £190 per square foot. It was last sold on 6 Aug 2014 for £233,000. Since then, the value has increased by £165,446, representing a 71.0% increase, or approximately 6.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £398,446 is:

  • 41.4% higher than the average property price on Runfold Avenue
  • 45.2% higher than the average in the LU3 2EH postcode area
  • and 28.9% higher than the average price for Luton as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. 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 8 August 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
2099 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£398,446
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£190
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

42 Runfold Avenue, Luton, LU3 2EH has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 8 Aug 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.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 25 May 2011, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 85.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation (assumed) to pitched, 12 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (very poor).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 30% 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
Good
Roof
Pitched, 12 mm loft insulation
Very Poor
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU3 2EH

1 st / 34
Price Rank
45% higher than average
1 st / 21
Size Rank
138% bigger than average
20 th / 21
Price Per Sq FT Rank
39% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LU3 2EH , this house's estimated value ranks 1st out of 34. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 20th out of 21 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 1st out of 21 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£398,446
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+71 %
6 Aug 2014
£233,000
Leasehold
+5.9 %
16 Jan 2006
£220,000
Leasehold
+31.7 %
11 Oct 2002
£167,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 5
size: 947 sq ft
sale price: £240,000
sale date: 30 Sep 2015
rooms: 5
size: 1001 sq ft
sale price: £320,000
sale date: 16 Aug 2024
rooms: 4
size: 1055 sq ft
sale price: £134,000
sale date: 31 Oct 2003
rooms: 5
size: 786 sq ft
sale price: £149,500
sale date: 18 Nov 2005
rooms: 4
size: 732 sq ft
sale price: £217,000
sale date: 20 Jun 2016

Data Sources

The property at 42 Runfold Avenue, Luton, LU3 2EH appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 6 Aug 2014. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 8 Aug 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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