46 Birling Drive, Luton, LU2 8JA is a freehold detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 1,001 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £399,769 , which equates to approximately £399 per square foot. It was last sold on 11 Dec 2020 for £350,000. Since then, the value has increased by £49,769, representing a 14.2% increase, or approximately 2.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £399,769 is:

  • 16.2% lower than the average property price on Birling Drive
  • 12.2% lower than the average in the LU2 8JA postcode area
  • and 22.8% 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 8 September 2020, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
1001 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£399,769
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£399
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

46 Birling Drive, Luton, LU2 8JA has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 8 Sep 2020.

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 25 Aug 2010, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 4.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 50 mm loft insulation to pitched, limited insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from poor to very poor.
  • The wall energy efficiency changing from good to average, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, filled cavity.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, limited insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU2 8JA

9 th / 20
Price Rank
12% lower than average
14 th / 15
Size Rank
18% smaller than average
2 nd / 15
Price Per Sq FT Rank
7% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU2 8JA , this house's estimated value ranks 9th out of 20. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 15 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 15 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£399,769
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+14 %
11 Dec 2020
£350,000
Leasehold
+49.3 %
23 Jun 2006
£234,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1087 sq ft
sale price: £412,500
sale date: 23 Jan 2023
rooms: 5
size: 1055 sq ft
sale price: £380,000
sale date: 29 Oct 2020
rooms: 5
size: 1012 sq ft
sale price: £323,000
sale date: 8 Apr 2019
rooms: 5
size: 1012 sq ft
sale price: £315,000
sale date: 8 Jan 2016
rooms: 6
size: 1109 sq ft
sale price: £240,000
sale date: 30 May 2013

Data Sources

The property at 46 Birling Drive, Luton, LU2 8JA appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 11 Dec 2020. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 8 Sep 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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