42 Wadhurst Avenue, Luton, LU3 1UH is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 764 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £397,056 , which equates to approximately £520 per square foot. It was last sold on 4 May 2022 for £380,000. Since then, the value has increased by £17,056, representing a 4.5% increase, or approximately 1.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £397,056 is:

  • 0.8% higher than the average property price on Wadhurst Avenue
  • 2.0% higher than the average in the LU3 1UH postcode area
  • and 22.0% 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 10 September 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached Bungalow
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
764 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£397,056
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£520
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

42 Wadhurst Avenue, Luton, LU3 1UH has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 10 Sep 2015.

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 have partial double glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 3 Jul 2013. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (very good).
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 57% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Partial double glazing
Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 57% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to LU3 1UH

12 th / 19
Price Rank
2% higher than average
10 th / 14
Size Rank
7% smaller than average
7 th / 14
Price Per Sq FT Rank
10% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU3 1UH , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 12th out of 19. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 7th out of 14 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 10th out of 14 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£397,056
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+4 %
4 May 2022
£380,000
Leasehold
+40.7 %
30 Oct 2015
£270,000
Leasehold
+59.8 %
23 Oct 2013
£169,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 775 sq ft
sale price: £318,000
sale date: 27 Mar 2025
rooms: 4
size: 764 sq ft
sale price: £395,000
sale date: 13 May 2022
rooms: 3
size: 721 sq ft
sale price: £340,000
sale date: 10 Dec 2021
rooms: 4
size: 850 sq ft
sale price: £290,000
sale date: 28 Feb 2020
rooms: 3
size: 807 sq ft
sale price: £280,000
sale date: 11 May 2018

Data Sources

The property at 42 Wadhurst Avenue, Luton, LU3 1UH appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 4 May 2022. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 10 Sep 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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