43, Startpoint Downs Road, Luton, LU1 1XW is a leasehold flat built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 614 square feet of living space and is situated on the 4th floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £144,464 , which equates to approximately £235 per square foot. It was last sold on 18 May 2007 for £103,000. Since then, the value has increased by £41,464, representing a 40.3% increase, or approximately 2.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £144,464 is:

  • 13.7% lower than the average property price on Downs Road
  • 29.2% higher than the average in the LU1 1XW postcode area
  • and 55.6% lower than the average price for Luton as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 28 August 2021, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
614 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
4th floor
Price (estimate)
£144,464
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£235
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

43, Startpoint Downs Road, Luton, LU1 1XW has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 28 Aug 2021.

This property uses electric storage heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 8 Jun 2011, when the property was rated C. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 36.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from average to very poor, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from (another dwelling above) to flat, limited insulation (assumed), improving energy efficiency from n/a to very poor.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Very Poor
Roof
Flat, limited insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU1 1XW

16 th / 52
Price Rank
29% higher than average
9 th / 46
Size Rank
9% bigger than average
22 nd / 46
Price Per Sq FT Rank
18% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU1 1XW , this flat's estimated value ranks 16th out of 52. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 22th out of 46 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 9th out of 46 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£144,464
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+40 %
18 May 2007
£103,000
Leasehold
+186.2 %
25 May 2000
£35,995
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 657 sq ft
sale price: £130,000
sale date: 30 Aug 2022
rooms: 2
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £114,250
sale date: 12 Nov 2020
rooms: 3
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £125,000
sale date: 6 Nov 2020
rooms: 3
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £105,000
sale date: 9 Sep 2020
rooms: 4
size: 581 sq ft
sale price: £105,000
sale date: 9 Sep 2020

Data Sources

The property at 43, Startpoint Downs Road, Luton, LU1 1XW appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 18 May 2007. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 28 Aug 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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