5 Somersby Close, Luton, LU1 3XB is a leasehold flat built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 323 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 £119,121 , which equates to approximately £369 per square foot. It was last sold on 11 Jun 2004 for £76,000. Since then, the value has increased by £43,121, representing a 56.7% increase, or approximately 2.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £119,121 is:

  • 39.8% lower than the average property price on Somersby Close
  • 37.4% lower than the average in the LU1 3XB postcode area
  • and 61.5% lower than the average price for Luton as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 22 March 2021, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in LU1 3XB

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
323 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£119,121
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£369
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

5 Somersby Close, Luton, LU1 3XB has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 22 Mar 2021.

This property uses electric room heaters as its main heating source. A gas multipoint water heater is used to provide hot water. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 17 Nov 2010, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 32.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from very poor to average, while the heating system type remained the same (room heaters, electric).
  • The windows were upgraded from single glazed to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Average
Hot Water
Gas multipoint
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU1 3XB

35 th / 42
Price Rank
37% lower than average
33 rd / 38
Size Rank
30% smaller than average
31 st / 38
Price Per Sq FT Rank
10% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LU1 3XB , this flat's estimated value ranks 35th out of 42. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 31th out of 38 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 33th out of 38 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£119,121
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+57 %
11 Jun 2004
£76,000
Leasehold
+16.9 %
4 Apr 2003
£64,995
Leasehold
+71.1 %
25 May 2001
£37,995
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

14 Somersby Close, Luton, LU1 3XB
rooms: 1
size: 323 sq ft
sale price: £120,000
sale date: 14 Oct 2024
12 Somersby Close, Luton, LU1 3XB
rooms: 1
size: 323 sq ft
sale price: £120,000
sale date: 15 Aug 2024
16 Somersby Close, Luton, LU1 3XB
rooms: 1
size: 323 sq ft
sale price: £94,000
sale date: 10 Sep 2021
11 Somersby Close, Luton, LU1 3XB
rooms: 1
size: 319 sq ft
sale price: £78,000
sale date: 29 Jul 2014
15 Somersby Close, Luton, LU1 3XB
rooms: 1
size: 323 sq ft
sale price: £72,000
sale date: 6 Feb 2006

Data Sources

The property at 5 Somersby Close, Luton, LU1 3XB appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 11 Jun 2004. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 22 Mar 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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