48 May Street, Luton, LU1 3QY is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 560 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £261,849 , which equates to approximately £468 per square foot. It was last sold on 24 Jun 2022 for £255,000. Since then, the value has increased by £6,849, representing a 2.7% increase, or approximately 0.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £261,849 is:

  • 11.4% higher than the average property price on May Street
  • 20.6% higher than the average in the LU1 3QY postcode area
  • and 19.5% lower 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 28 March 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
560 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£261,849
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£468
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

48 May Street, Luton, LU1 3QY has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of F, based on the latest assessment carried out on 28 Mar 2024.

This property uses an LPG-fired boiler with radiators 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 15 Jul 2015, when the property was rated D. The current rating of F reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 52.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from boiler and radiators, mains gas to boiler and radiators, lpg, changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from good to poor, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The windows were upgraded from partial double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 23% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, LPG
Poor
Hot Water
From main system
Poor
Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU1 3QY

11 th / 33
Price Rank
21% higher than average
20 th / 28
Size Rank
12% smaller than average
1 st / 28
Price Per Sq FT Rank
37% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU1 3QY , this house's estimated value ranks 11th out of 33. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 28 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 20th out of 28 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£261,849
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+3 %
24 Jun 2022
£255,000
Leasehold
+47.8 %
8 Oct 2015
£172,500
Leasehold
+80.2 %
11 Oct 2002
£95,750
Leasehold
+378.8 %
6 Mar 1995
£20,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 635 sq ft
sale price: £205,000
sale date: 20 Mar 2025
rooms: 4
size: 635 sq ft
sale price: £235,000
sale date: 10 Mar 2025
rooms: 4
size: 635 sq ft
sale price: £68,000
sale date: 30 Nov 2001
rooms: 4
size: 506 sq ft
sale price: £100,000
sale date: 5 Sep 2014
rooms: 4
size: 624 sq ft
sale price: £133,000
sale date: 19 Oct 2007

Data Sources

The property at 48 May Street, Luton, LU1 3QY appears four 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 28 Mar 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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