48 Lorimer Close, Luton, LU2 7RL is a freehold terraced property built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 818 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 £353,057 , which equates to approximately £432 per square foot. It was last sold on 20 Apr 2012 for £183,000. Since then, the value has increased by £170,057, representing a 92.9% increase, or approximately 6.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £353,057 is:

  • 8.4% lower than the average property price on Lorimer Close
  • 1.2% lower than the average in the LU2 7RL postcode area
  • and 14.2% 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 5 May 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
818 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£353,057
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£432
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

48 Lorimer Close, Luton, LU2 7RL has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 5 May 2015.

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 26 Jan 2012, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 33.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • 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 wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to very poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 63% of fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with efficiency changing from good to very poor.
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)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to LU2 7RL

22 nd / 59
Price Rank
1% lower than average
15 th / 44
Size Rank
1% smaller than average
25 th / 44
Price Per Sq FT Rank
0% same as average

Compared to other properties in LU2 7RL , this house's estimated value ranks 22th out of 59. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 25th out of 44 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 15th out of 44 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£353,057
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+93 %
20 Apr 2012
£183,000
Leasehold
+98.9 %
28 Oct 1999
£92,000
Leasehold
+31.5 %
4 Apr 1996
£69,950
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 786 sq ft
sale price: £270,000
sale date: 23 Dec 2020
rooms: 6
size: 883 sq ft
sale price: £220,000
sale date: 1 Dec 2016
rooms: 5
size: 759 sq ft
sale price: £275,000
sale date: 27 May 2016
rooms: 5
size: 927 sq ft
sale price: £171,000
sale date: 1 Mar 2011
rooms: 5
size: 753 sq ft
sale price: £152,500
sale date: 9 Jan 2004

Data Sources

The property at 48 Lorimer Close, Luton, LU2 7RL appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 20 Apr 2012. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 5 May 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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