482 Hitchin Road, Luton, LU2 7ST is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 958 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 £307,055 , which equates to approximately £321 per square foot. It was last sold on 28 Jun 2019 for £250,000. Since then, the value has increased by £57,055, representing a 22.8% increase, or approximately 3.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £307,055 is:

  • 5.8% higher than the average property price on Hitchin Road
  • 5.3% lower than the average in the LU2 7ST postcode area
  • and 5.6% 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 11 March 2019, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
958 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£307,055
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£321
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

482 Hitchin Road, Luton, LU2 7ST has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 11 Mar 2019.

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 14 Mar 2009, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 57.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water system changed from gas instantaneous at point of use to from main system, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 50 mm loft insulation to pitched, 150 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU2 7ST

23 rd / 46
Price Rank
5% lower than average
28 th / 39
Size Rank
9% smaller than average
19 th / 39
Price Per Sq FT Rank
4% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU2 7ST , this house's estimated value ranks 23th out of 46. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 19th out of 39 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 28th out of 39 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£307,055
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+23 %
28 Jun 2019
£250,000
Leasehold
+58.2 %
20 Sep 2005
£157,995
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 980 sq ft
sale price: £325,000
sale date: 8 Jul 2022
rooms: 4
size: 969 sq ft
sale price: £270,000
sale date: 31 Oct 2019
rooms: 6
size: 1055 sq ft
sale price: £375,000
sale date: 14 Dec 2018
rooms: 5
size: 969 sq ft
sale price: £154,000
sale date: 6 Mar 2015
rooms: 5
size: 839 sq ft
sale price: £150,000
sale date: 9 Sep 2011

Data Sources

The property at 482 Hitchin Road, Luton, LU2 7ST appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 28 Jun 2019. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 11 Mar 2019. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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