5 Chester Close, Luton, LU4 9SJ is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 764 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £321,043 , which equates to approximately £420 per square foot. It was last sold on 20 Aug 2020 for £260,000. Since then, the value has increased by £61,043, representing a 23.5% increase, or approximately 4.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £321,043 is:

  • 10.4% higher than the average property price on Chester Close
  • 7.5% higher than the average in the LU4 9SJ postcode area
  • and 1.3% lower than the average price for Luton as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 20 February 2020, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
764 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£321,043
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£420
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

5 Chester Close, Luton, LU4 9SJ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 20 Feb 2020.

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 16 Mar 2019, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 5.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The wall energy efficiency improving from very poor to poor, with the construction or insulation remaining solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 270 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU4 9SJ

4 th / 15
Price Rank
7% higher than average
12 th / 12
Size Rank
20% smaller than average
1 st / 12
Price Per Sq FT Rank
34% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU4 9SJ , this house's estimated value ranks 4th out of 15. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 12 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 12th out of 12 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£321,043
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+23 %
20 Aug 2020
£260,000
Leasehold
+51.2 %
20 Sep 2007
£172,000
Leasehold
+258.3 %
30 Jun 1999
£48,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 818 sq ft
sale price: £295,000
sale date: 6 Sep 2024
rooms: 4
size: 872 sq ft
sale price: £255,000
sale date: 14 May 2019
rooms: 4
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £175,000
sale date: 14 Feb 2014

Data Sources

The property at 5 Chester Close, Luton, LU4 9SJ appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 20 Aug 2020. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 20 Feb 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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