48 Whitehill Avenue, Luton, LU1 3SR is a freehold detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 1,475 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £836,991 , which equates to approximately £568 per square foot. It was last sold on 29 Mar 2021 for £715,000. Since then, the value has increased by £121,991, representing a 17.1% increase, or approximately 3.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £836,991 is:

  • 21.2% higher than the average property price on Whitehill Avenue
  • 24.3% higher than the average in the LU1 3SR postcode area
  • and 157.2% higher than the average price for Luton as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (2 out of 3 inspections). 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 2024, the property was recorded as rented.

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About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
1475 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£836,991
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£568
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

48 Whitehill Avenue, Luton, LU1 3SR has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 6 Sep 2024.

This property uses a gas boiler with underfloor heating as its main heating source. It is connected to mains gas. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 17 Apr 2013. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 4.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from boiler and radiators, mains gas to boiler and underfloor heating, mains gas, changing energy efficiency from very good to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, filled cavity to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
  • The windows were upgraded from single glazed to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and underfloor heating, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU1 3SR

3 rd / 13
Price Rank
24% higher than average
9 th / 11
Size Rank
16% smaller than average
1 st / 11
Price Per Sq FT Rank
47% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU1 3SR , this house's estimated value ranks 3rd out of 13. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 11 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 9th out of 11 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£836,991
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+17 %
29 Mar 2021
£715,000
Leasehold
+52.1 %
29 Nov 2013
£470,000
Leasehold
+4.4 %
7 Nov 2012
£450,000
Leasehold
+5.9 %
2 Mar 2007
£425,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1575 sq ft
sale price: £550,000
sale date: 28 May 2021
rooms: 4
size: 1561 sq ft
sale price: £355,000
sale date: 14 Aug 2014
rooms: 5
size: 1302 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 9 Mar 2012
rooms: 6
size: 1335 sq ft
sale price: £200,000
sale date: 30 Mar 2001
rooms: 6
size: 1399 sq ft
sale price: £480,000
sale date: 19 Mar 2021

Data Sources

The property at 48 Whitehill Avenue, Luton, LU1 3SR appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 29 Mar 2021. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 6 Sep 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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