5 Gladstone Avenue, Luton, LU1 1QL is a freehold terraced property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 786 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 £260,708 , which equates to approximately £332 per square foot. It was last sold on 24 Feb 2017 for £210,000. Since then, the value has increased by £50,708, representing a 24.1% increase, or approximately 2.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £260,708 is:

  • 5.1% lower than the average property price on Gladstone Avenue
  • 1.1% lower than the average in the LU1 1QL postcode area
  • and 15.6% lower than the average price for Luton as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 24 April 2009, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
786 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£260,708
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£332
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

5 Gladstone Avenue, Luton, LU1 1QL has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 12 Apr 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 24 Apr 2009, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 50%.

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 roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 0 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from partial double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 25% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 78% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Average
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 78% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU1 1QL

9 th / 13
Price Rank
1% lower than average
10 th / 11
Size Rank
14% smaller than average
3 rd / 11
Price Per Sq FT Rank
15% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU1 1QL , this house's estimated value ranks 9th out of 13. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd 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 10th out of 11 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£260,708
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+24 %
24 Feb 2017
£210,000
Leasehold
+52.7 %
15 Jul 2013
£137,500
Leasehold
+15.5 %
15 Jan 2010
£119,000
Leasehold
+36.8 %
3 May 2002
£87,000
Leasehold
+171.9 %
2 Aug 1996
£32,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 721 sq ft
sale price: £230,000
sale date: 30 Jun 2025
rooms: 4
size: 829 sq ft
sale price: £138,500
sale date: 19 Jun 2014
rooms: 5
size: 840 sq ft
sale price: £160,000
sale date: 21 Dec 2007
rooms: 5
size: 850 sq ft
sale price: £65,500
sale date: 23 Feb 2001

Data Sources

The property at 5 Gladstone Avenue, Luton, LU1 1QL appears five times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 24 Feb 2017. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 12 Apr 2019. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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