5 Duncombe Close, Luton, LU3 2HR is a leasehold flat built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 570 square feet of living space. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £152,713 , which equates to approximately £268 per square foot. It was last sold on 27 Nov 2012 for £95,000. Since then, the value has increased by £57,713, representing a 60.8% increase, or approximately 4.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £152,713 is:

  • 22.5% lower than the average property price on Duncombe Close
  • 29.6% lower than the average in the LU3 2HR postcode area
  • and 50.6% lower 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 4 July 2022, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
570 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£152,713
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£268
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

5 Duncombe Close, Luton, LU3 2HR has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 4 Jul 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 main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 22 Aug 2015, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 18.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from poor 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 lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 60% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
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 LU3 2HR

16 th / 17
Price Rank
30% lower than average
14 th / 14
Size Rank
21% smaller than average
9 th / 14
Price Per Sq FT Rank
11% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LU3 2HR , this flat's estimated value ranks 16th out of 17. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 9th out of 14 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 14th out of 14 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£152,713
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+61 %
27 Nov 2012
£95,000
Leasehold
+280 %
25 Jul 1997
£25,000
Leasehold
+38.9 %
18 Dec 1996
£18,000
Leasehold
+9.8 %
14 Nov 1996
£16,400
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 3
size: 678 sq ft
sale price: £136,600
sale date: 11 Mar 2016
rooms: 3
size: 700 sq ft
sale price: £152,000
sale date: 8 Dec 2016
rooms: 3
size: 689 sq ft
sale price: £170,000
sale date: 19 Oct 2022
rooms: 3
size: 657 sq ft
sale price: £180,000
sale date: 19 Dec 2023
rooms: 3
size: 657 sq ft
sale price: £150,000
sale date: 23 Apr 2019

Data Sources

The property at 5 Duncombe Close, Luton, LU3 2HR appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 27 Nov 2012. It also has four Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 4 Jul 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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