48 Dorrington Close, Luton, LU3 1XR is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 883 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 £330,266 , which equates to approximately £374 per square foot. It was last sold on 12 Dec 2002 for £129,995. Since then, the value has increased by £200,271, representing a 154.1% increase, or approximately 6.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £330,266 is:

  • 44.4% higher than the average property price on Dorrington Close
  • 32.5% higher than the average in the LU3 1XR postcode area
  • and 1.5% higher than the average price for Luton as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 24 August 2012, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
883 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£330,266
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£374
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

48 Dorrington Close, Luton, LU3 1XR has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 12 Feb 2014.

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 single glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 24 Aug 2012. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 12.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric storage heaters to boiler and radiators, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The hot water system was changed from electric instantaneous at point of use to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from very poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150 mm loft insulation to pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from good to very good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The windows were upgraded from some double glazing to single glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 70% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from very good to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)
Average
Windows
Single glazed
Very Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to LU3 1XR

3 rd / 39
Price Rank
33% higher than average
6 th / 36
Size Rank
29% bigger than average
25 th / 36
Price Per Sq FT Rank
3% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU3 1XR , this house's estimated value ranks 3rd out of 39. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 25th out of 36 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 36 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£330,266
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+154 %
12 Dec 2002
£129,995
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

56 Dorrington Close, Luton, LU3 1XR
rooms: 5
size: 904 sq ft
sale price: £164,000
sale date: 8 Sep 2014
104 Dorrington Close, Luton, LU3 1XR
rooms: 5
size: 829 sq ft
sale price: £160,000
sale date: 22 Dec 2006
44 Dorrington Close, Luton, LU3 1XR
rooms: 5
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £104,000
sale date: 3 Apr 2002
46 Dorrington Close, Luton, LU3 1XR
rooms: 5
size: 829 sq ft
sale price: £81,000
sale date: 22 Oct 2001

Data Sources

The property at 48 Dorrington Close, Luton, LU3 1XR appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 12 Dec 2002. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 12 Feb 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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