421 Old Bedford Road, Luton, LU2 7BZ is a freehold detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 1,206 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £487,799 , which equates to approximately £405 per square foot. It was last sold on 14 Apr 2022 for £472,000. Since then, the value has increased by £15,799, representing a 3.3% increase, or approximately 0.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £487,799 is:

  • 16.7% lower than the average property price on Old Bedford Road
  • 23.2% lower than the average in the LU2 7BZ postcode area
  • and 49.9% 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 27 July 2021, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
1206 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£487,799
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£405
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

421 Old Bedford Road, Luton, LU2 7BZ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 27 Jul 2021.

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 mostly double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 20 Jun 2016. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 1.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 75 mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (average).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from average to poor.
  • The windows were upgraded from fully double glazed to mostly double glazing.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 83% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 73% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Mostly double glazing
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 73% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU2 7BZ

10 th / 10
Price Rank
23% lower than average
4 th / 6
Size Rank
18% smaller than average
5 th / 6
Price Per Sq FT Rank
6% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LU2 7BZ , this house's estimated value ranks 10th out of 10. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 5th out of 6 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 4th out of 6 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£487,799
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+3 %
14 Apr 2022
£472,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1345 sq ft
sale price: £520,000
sale date: 24 Nov 2021
rooms: 7
size: 1206 sq ft
sale price: £290,000
sale date: 17 Oct 2014
rooms: 5
size: 1090 sq ft
sale price: £163,000
sale date: 24 Mar 2000
rooms: 7
size: 1345 sq ft
sale price: £585,000
sale date: 16 Aug 2024
rooms: 6
size: 1109 sq ft
sale price: £456,000
sale date: 25 Jul 2024

Data Sources

The property at 421 Old Bedford Road, Luton, LU2 7BZ appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 14 Apr 2022. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 27 Jul 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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