5 West Way, Luton, LU2 8DZ is a freehold terraced property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 840 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 £265,377 , which equates to approximately £316 per square foot. It was last sold on 26 Mar 2021 for £228,000. Since then, the value has increased by £37,377, representing a 16.4% increase, or approximately 3.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £265,377 is:

  • 3.5% lower than the average property price on West Way
  • 0.8% higher than the average in the LU2 8DZ postcode area
  • and 18.5% lower than the average price for Luton as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. 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 22 October 2020, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
840 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£265,377
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£316
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

5 West Way, Luton, LU2 8DZ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 22 Oct 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 4 Feb 2011. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 15.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 25 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from average to poor.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 64% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 63% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 25 mm loft insulation
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 63% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to LU2 8DZ

4 th / 21
Price Rank
1% higher than average
1 st / 14
Size Rank
18% bigger than average
8 th / 14
Price Per Sq FT Rank
15% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LU2 8DZ , this house's estimated value ranks 4th out of 21. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 8th out of 14 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 1st out of 14 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£265,377
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+16 %
26 Mar 2021
£228,000
Leasehold
-3 %
5 Feb 2021
£235,000
Leasehold
+56.7 %
21 Sep 2011
£150,000
Leasehold
+8.3 %
10 Apr 2003
£138,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

1 West Way, Luton, LU2 8DZ
rooms: 5
size: 732 sq ft
sale price: £227,500
sale date: 11 Jun 2018
6 West Way, Luton, LU2 8DZ
rooms: 5
size: 732 sq ft
sale price: £245,000
sale date: 6 Oct 2017
9 West Way, Luton, LU2 8DZ
rooms: 4
size: 736 sq ft
sale price: £225,000
sale date: 30 Nov 2015

Data Sources

The property at 5 West Way, Luton, LU2 8DZ appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 26 Mar 2021. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 22 Oct 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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