48 Somersby Close, Luton, LU1 3XB is a freehold terraced property built between 1983-1990. 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 £237,131 , which equates to approximately £424 per square foot. It was last sold on 18 Dec 2015 for £170,000. Since then, the value has increased by £67,131, representing a 39.5% increase, or approximately 3.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £237,131 is:

  • 19.8% higher than the average property price on Somersby Close
  • 24.7% higher than the average in the LU1 3XB postcode area
  • and 23.3% lower than the average price for Luton as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 14 July 2025, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in LU1 3XB

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
560 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£237,131
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£424
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

48 Somersby Close, Luton, LU1 3XB has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 14 Jul 2025.

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 20 Jul 2015, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 16.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation to pitched, 50 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to good lighting efficiency, with efficiency improving from very poor to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 50 mm loft insulation
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Poor
Lighting
Good lighting efficiency
Good

Compared to LU1 3XB

9 th / 42
Price Rank
25% higher than average
9 th / 38
Size Rank
21% bigger than average
13 th / 38
Price Per Sq FT Rank
3% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU1 3XB , this house's estimated value ranks 9th out of 42. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 13th out of 38 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 9th out of 38 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£237,131
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+39 %
18 Dec 2015
£170,000
Leasehold
+45.3 %
22 Jul 2005
£117,000
Leasehold
+95.2 %
18 Jan 2000
£59,950
Leasehold
+33.2 %
31 Jul 1998
£45,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 560 sq ft
sale price: £220,000
sale date: 21 Nov 2024
rooms: 3
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £225,000
sale date: 23 Jul 2024
rooms: 3
size: 581 sq ft
sale price: £217,000
sale date: 26 Apr 2024
rooms: 3
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £211,000
sale date: 30 Sep 2021
rooms: 3
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £199,000
sale date: 18 Aug 2017

Data Sources

The property at 48 Somersby Close, Luton, LU1 3XB appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 18 Dec 2015. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 14 Jul 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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