45, Farley Lodge Ruthin Close, Luton, LU1 5EN is a leasehold flat built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 237 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £56,667 , which equates to approximately £239 per square foot. It was last sold on 28 Feb 2014 for £35,000. Since then, the value has increased by £21,667, representing a 61.9% increase, or approximately 5.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £56,667 is:

  • 30.4% lower than the average property price on Ruthin Close
  • 18.0% lower than the average in the LU1 5EN postcode area
  • and 82.6% lower than the average price for Luton as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 22 July 2021, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
237 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£56,667
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£239
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

45, Farley Lodge Ruthin Close, Luton, LU1 5EN has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 22 Jul 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 mostly double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 26 May 2009. The rating of E remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 10.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from no system present: electric heaters assumed to electric storage heaters, improving energy efficiency from very poor to average.
  • The hot water system was changed from gas multipoint to electric immersion, off-peak, with its energy efficiency changing from average to poor.
  • The wall energy efficiency changing from good to average, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, filled cavity.
  • The windows were upgraded from partial double glazing to mostly double glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 70% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from very good to good.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Poor
Roof
Flat, limited insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Mostly double glazing
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to LU1 5EN

11 th / 49
Price Rank
18% lower than average
14 th / 42
Size Rank
2% bigger than average
12 th / 42
Price Per Sq FT Rank
19% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LU1 5EN , this flat's estimated value ranks 11th out of 49. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 12th out of 42 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 14th out of 42 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£56,667
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+62 %
28 Feb 2014
£35,000
Leasehold
-38.6 %
30 Nov 2004
£57,000
Leasehold
+119.2 %
26 Jul 2002
£26,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 1
size: 248 sq ft
sale price: £60,000
sale date: 13 Nov 2020
rooms: 1
size: 226 sq ft
sale price: £60,000
sale date: 3 Nov 2020
rooms: 1
size: 205 sq ft
sale price: £60,000
sale date: 18 Oct 2018
rooms: 1
size: 226 sq ft
sale price: £60,000
sale date: 21 Dec 2016
rooms: 1
size: 237 sq ft
sale price: £59,000
sale date: 6 May 2016

Data Sources

The property at 45, Farley Lodge Ruthin Close, Luton, LU1 5EN appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 28 Feb 2014. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 22 Jul 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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