47 Blackthorn Drive, Luton, LU2 8EE is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 667 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 £257,459 , which equates to approximately £386 per square foot. It was last sold on 1 Nov 2023 for £250,000. Since then, the value has increased by £7,459, representing a 3.0% increase, or approximately 1.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £257,459 is:

  • 19.7% lower than the average property price on Blackthorn Drive
  • 15.7% lower than the average in the LU2 8EE postcode area
  • and 20.9% lower than the average price for Luton as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 9 November 2022, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
667 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£257,459
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£386
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

47 Blackthorn Drive, Luton, LU2 8EE has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 9 Nov 2022.

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 23 Apr 2009, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 40.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinderstat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150 mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in all fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 82% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 82% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU2 8EE

12 th / 24
Price Rank
16% lower than average
14 th / 16
Size Rank
17% smaller than average
2 nd / 16
Price Per Sq FT Rank
2% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU2 8EE , this house's estimated value ranks 12th out of 24. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 16 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 16 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£257,459
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+3 %
1 Nov 2023
£250,000
Leasehold
+79.2 %
12 Oct 2006
£139,500
Leasehold
+144.7 %
9 Oct 1998
£57,000
Leasehold
+14 %
27 Jun 1997
£50,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

25 Blackthorn Drive, Luton, LU2 8EE
rooms: 3
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £252,000
sale date: 28 Feb 2025
52 Blackthorn Drive, Luton, LU2 8EE
rooms: 3
size: 700 sq ft
sale price: £325,000
sale date: 5 Jun 2024
46 Blackthorn Drive, Luton, LU2 8EE
rooms: 4
size: 710 sq ft
sale price: £233,500
sale date: 15 Sep 2017
50 Blackthorn Drive, Luton, LU2 8EE
rooms: 4
size: 743 sq ft
sale price: £174,000
sale date: 17 Apr 2015
48 Blackthorn Drive, Luton, LU2 8EE
rooms: 5
size: 721 sq ft
sale price: £123,000
sale date: 15 Mar 2013

Data Sources

The property at 47 Blackthorn Drive, Luton, LU2 8EE appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 1 Nov 2023. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 9 Nov 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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