474 Hitchin Road, Luton, LU2 7ST is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. 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 £362,681 , which equates to approximately £253 per square foot. It was last sold on 24 Jun 2022 for £350,000. Since then, the value has increased by £12,681, representing a 3.6% increase, or approximately 1.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £362,681 is:

  • 25.0% higher than the average property price on Hitchin Road
  • 11.9% higher than the average in the LU2 7ST postcode area
  • and 11.4% 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 11 January 2022, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
1432 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£362,681
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£253
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

474 Hitchin Road, Luton, LU2 7ST has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 11 Jan 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 11 May 2016. The rating of E remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 20%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation (assumed) to roof room(s), no insulation (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (very poor).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 58% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Roof room(s), no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU2 7ST

14 th / 46
Price Rank
12% higher than average
6 th / 39
Size Rank
36% bigger than average
37 th / 39
Price Per Sq FT Rank
18% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LU2 7ST , this house's estimated value ranks 14th out of 46. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 37th out of 39 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 6th out of 39 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£362,681
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+4 %
24 Jun 2022
£350,000
Leasehold
+483.4 %
30 Jul 1999
£59,995
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1329 sq ft
sale price: £169,995
sale date: 5 Mar 2010
rooms: 5
size: 1335 sq ft
sale price: £48,500
sale date: 15 Dec 1997
rooms: 5
size: 1302 sq ft
sale price: £82,000
sale date: 25 Jul 1997
rooms: 4
size: 1496 sq ft
sale price: £490,000
sale date: 16 Dec 2022
rooms: 5
size: 1442 sq ft
sale price: £280,000
sale date: 17 Jul 2015

Data Sources

The property at 474 Hitchin Road, Luton, LU2 7ST appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 24 Jun 2022. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 11 Jan 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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