43 Buckingham Drive, Luton, LU2 9RA is a freehold detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 786 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 £355,603 , which equates to approximately £453 per square foot. It was last sold on 10 May 2013 for £185,000. Since then, the value has increased by £170,603, representing a 92.2% increase, or approximately 7.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £355,603 is:

  • 6.2% lower than the average property price on Buckingham Drive
  • 0.8% lower than the average in the LU2 9RA postcode area
  • and 9.3% 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 2 September 2013, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
786 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£355,603
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£453
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

43 Buckingham Drive, Luton, LU2 9RA has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 2 Sep 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 main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 26 Jul 2012, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 11.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 12 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 22% of fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with efficiency changing from poor to very poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 12 mm loft insulation
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to LU2 9RA

23 rd / 36
Price Rank
1% lower than average
19 th / 25
Size Rank
18% smaller than average
7 th / 25
Price Per Sq FT Rank
21% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU2 9RA , this house's estimated value ranks 23th out of 36. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 7th out of 25 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 19th out of 25 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£355,603
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+92 %
10 May 2013
£185,000
Leasehold
0 %
21 Sep 2012
£185,000
Leasehold
+12.1 %
20 Sep 2007
£165,000
Leasehold
+266.7 %
9 Aug 1996
£45,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 883 sq ft
sale price: £325,000
sale date: 20 Nov 2020
rooms: 5
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £285,000
sale date: 21 Jul 2015
rooms: 4
size: 753 sq ft
sale price: £77,500
sale date: 3 Apr 1998

Data Sources

The property at 43 Buckingham Drive, Luton, LU2 9RA appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 10 May 2013. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 2 Sep 2013. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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