42 Walcot Avenue, Luton, LU2 0PR is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 1,047 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 £460,297 , which equates to approximately £441 per square foot. It was last sold on 23 Jun 2021 for £395,000. Since then, the value has increased by £65,297, representing a 16.5% increase, or approximately 3.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £460,297 is:

  • 30.3% higher than the average property price on Walcot Avenue
  • 33.4% higher than the average in the LU2 0PR postcode area
  • and 41.4% higher than the average price for Luton as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 25 November 2011, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in LU2 0PR

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
1047 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£460,297
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£441
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

42 Walcot Avenue, Luton, LU2 0PR has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 25 Nov 2011.

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 29 Jan 2009, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 11.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from good to average, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250mm loft insulation to pitched, 75 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to very poor.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 39% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 38% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (average).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Average
Roof
Pitched, 75 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 38% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to LU2 0PR

3 rd / 31
Price Rank
33% higher than average
5 th / 26
Size Rank
13% bigger than average
6 th / 26
Price Per Sq FT Rank
18% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU2 0PR , this house's estimated value ranks 3rd out of 31. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 6th out of 26 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 5th out of 26 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£460,297
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+17 %
23 Jun 2021
£395,000
Leasehold
+97.5 %
22 Jun 2012
£200,000
Leasehold
+17.6 %
15 Nov 2005
£170,000
Leasehold
+25.9 %
4 Oct 2002
£134,995
Leasehold
+156.4 %
18 May 1995
£52,650
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

80 Walcot Avenue, Luton, LU2 0PR
rooms: 5
size: 1076 sq ft
sale price: £330,000
sale date: 3 May 2024
90 Walcot Avenue, Luton, LU2 0PR
rooms: 4
size: 904 sq ft
sale price: £327,500
sale date: 25 Mar 2024
84 Walcot Avenue, Luton, LU2 0PR
rooms: 4
size: 904 sq ft
sale price: £337,000
sale date: 4 Feb 2022
88 Walcot Avenue, Luton, LU2 0PR
rooms: 5
size: 936 sq ft
sale price: £335,000
sale date: 28 Jun 2021
82 Walcot Avenue, Luton, LU2 0PR
rooms: 5
size: 936 sq ft
sale price: £300,000
sale date: 3 Jul 2020

Data Sources

The property at 42 Walcot Avenue, Luton, LU2 0PR appears five times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 23 Jun 2021. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 25 Nov 2011. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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