45 Walcot Avenue, Luton, LU2 0PW is a freehold detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,432 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £370,723 , which equates to approximately £259 per square foot. It was last sold on 16 May 2014 for £207,500. Since then, the value has increased by £163,223, representing a 78.7% increase, or approximately 6.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £370,723 is:

  • 5.0% higher than the average property price on Walcot Avenue
  • 7.0% higher than the average in the LU2 0PW postcode area
  • and 13.9% 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 22 December 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1432 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£370,723
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£259
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

45 Walcot Avenue, Luton, LU2 0PW has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 22 Dec 2016.

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 20 Jul 2014, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 78.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from mostly double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in all fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with efficiency changing from very good to very poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to LU2 0PW

15 th / 34
Price Rank
7% higher than average
2 nd / 21
Size Rank
52% bigger than average
20 th / 21
Price Per Sq FT Rank
29% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LU2 0PW , this house's estimated value ranks 15th out of 34. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 20th out of 21 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 2nd out of 21 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£370,723
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+79 %
16 May 2014
£207,500
Leasehold
+22.1 %
31 Oct 2008
£170,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1281 sq ft
sale price: £385,000
sale date: 3 May 2019
rooms: 6
size: 1270 sq ft
sale price: £243,000
sale date: 26 Jul 2013

Data Sources

The property at 45 Walcot Avenue, Luton, LU2 0PW appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 16 May 2014. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 22 Dec 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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