49 Blackthorn Drive, Luton, LU2 8EE is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 624 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 £281,948 , which equates to approximately £452 per square foot. It was last sold on 18 Nov 1999 for £59,995. Since then, the value has increased by £221,953, representing a 370.0% increase, or approximately 14.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £281,948 is:

  • 12.0% lower than the average property price on Blackthorn Drive
  • 7.7% lower than the average in the LU2 8EE postcode area
  • and 13.4% lower than the average price for Luton as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 28 April 2022, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
624 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£281,948
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£452
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

49 Blackthorn Drive, Luton, LU2 8EE has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 28 Apr 2022.

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 the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 10 Sep 2012. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 1.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to from main system, no cylinder thermostat, with its energy efficiency changing from good to average.
  • The wall energy efficiency changing from good to average, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, filled cavity.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Average
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU2 8EE

22 nd / 24
Price Rank
8% lower than average
16 th / 16
Size Rank
22% smaller than average
4 th / 16
Price Per Sq FT Rank
19% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU2 8EE , this house's estimated value ranks 22th out of 24. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 4th out of 16 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 16th out of 16 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£281,948
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+370 %
18 Nov 1999
£59,995
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 667 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 1 Nov 2023
rooms: 4
size: 710 sq ft
sale price: £233,500
sale date: 15 Sep 2017

Data Sources

The property at 49 Blackthorn Drive, Luton, LU2 8EE appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 18 Nov 1999. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 28 Apr 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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