48 Alder Crescent, Luton, LU3 1TG is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 1,126 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £348,977 , which equates to approximately £309 per square foot. It was last sold on 8 Oct 2010 for £177,500. Since then, the value has increased by £171,477, representing a 96.6% increase, or approximately 6.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £348,977 is:

  • 28.5% higher than the average property price on Alder Crescent
  • 15.4% higher than the average in the LU3 1TG postcode area
  • and 12.9% 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 6 September 2010, 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
1126 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£348,977
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£309
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

48 Alder Crescent, Luton, LU3 1TG has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 6 Sep 2010.

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 mostly double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 16 Apr 2010, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 9.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250 mm loft insulation to pitched, 150 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 40% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from good to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Very Good
Hot Water
From main system
Very Good
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Mostly double glazing
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 40% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to LU3 1TG

11 th / 34
Price Rank
15% higher than average
7 th / 25
Size Rank
12% bigger than average
15 th / 25
Price Per Sq FT Rank
3% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU3 1TG , this house's estimated value ranks 11th out of 34. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 15th out of 25 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 7th out of 25 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£348,977
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+97 %
8 Oct 2010
£177,500
Leasehold
+36.5 %
17 Nov 2006
£130,000
Leasehold
+108 %
8 Apr 1999
£62,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1163 sq ft
sale price: £260,000
sale date: 17 Mar 2021
rooms: 5
size: 1033 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 14 Aug 2020
rooms: 5
size: 1025 sq ft
sale price: £180,000
sale date: 31 Oct 2011
rooms: 5
size: 1066 sq ft
sale price: £178,000
sale date: 22 Jun 2007
rooms: 6
size: 1249 sq ft
sale price: £390,000
sale date: 27 May 2022

Data Sources

The property at 48 Alder Crescent, Luton, LU3 1TG appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 8 Oct 2010. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 6 Sep 2010. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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