42 Tenby Drive, Luton, LU4 9BL is a freehold terraced property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,012 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £248,068 , which equates to approximately £245 per square foot. It was last sold on 21 Dec 1999 for £53,500. Since then, the value has increased by £194,568, representing a 363.7% increase, or approximately 13.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £248,068 is:

  • 9.7% lower than the average property price on Tenby Drive
  • 2.8% lower than the average in the LU4 9BL postcode area
  • and 19.5% lower 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 17 December 2013, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1012 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£248,068
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£245
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

42 Tenby Drive, Luton, LU4 9BL has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 17 Dec 2013.

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 17 Jun 2010. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 18.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from poor to average, while the system remained as from main system, no cylinder thermostat.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), improving energy efficiency from very poor to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 36% 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, 50 mm loft insulation
Poor
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 LU4 9BL

34 th / 45
Price Rank
3% lower than average
23 rd / 34
Size Rank
5% bigger than average
26 th / 34
Price Per Sq FT Rank
8% lower than average

Sale History

Today
£248,068
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+364 %
21 Dec 1999
£53,500
Freehold
+57.4 %
4 Apr 1996
£34,000
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

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1033 sq ft
sale price: £290,000
sale date: 13 Nov 2024
rooms: 4
size: 1012 sq ft
sale price: £230,000
sale date: 29 Mar 2023
rooms: 5
size: 1012 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 10 Dec 2021
rooms: 4
size: 1023 sq ft
sale price: £216,000
sale date: 15 Jan 2020
rooms: 6
size: 1066 sq ft
sale price: £232,500
sale date: 23 Sep 2019

Data Sources

The property at 42 Tenby Drive, Luton, LU4 9BL appears two times in HM Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 21 Dec 1999. It also has two Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) records, the earliest dating back to 17 Dec 2013. We use this information to estimate the property's characteristics, flood risk profile and current market value.

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