50 Dorrington Close, Luton, LU3 1XR is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 753 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 £252,778 , which equates to approximately £335 per square foot. It was last sold on 17 Mar 2010 for £125,000. Since then, the value has increased by £127,778, representing a 102.2% increase, or approximately 6.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £252,778 is:

  • 10.5% higher than the average property price on Dorrington Close
  • 1.5% higher than the average in the LU3 1XR postcode area
  • and 22.3% lower than the average price for Luton as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 2 February 2010, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
753 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£252,778
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£335
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

50 Dorrington Close, Luton, LU3 1XR has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 23 May 2014.

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 2 Feb 2010, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 125%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from room heaters, electric to boiler and radiators, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, off-peak to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from very poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 50 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from average to poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 56% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 50 mm loft insulation
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 56% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to LU3 1XR

5 th / 39
Price Rank
1% higher than average
11 th / 36
Size Rank
10% bigger than average
12 th / 36
Price Per Sq FT Rank
8% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LU3 1XR , this house's estimated value ranks 5th out of 39. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 12th out of 36 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 11th out of 36 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£252,778
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+102 %
17 Mar 2010
£125,000
Leasehold
+12.6 %
29 Aug 2002
£111,000
Leasehold
+145 %
30 May 1995
£45,300
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

36 Dorrington Close, Luton, LU3 1XR
rooms: 4
size: 678 sq ft
sale price: £280,000
sale date: 28 Jun 2024
38 Dorrington Close, Luton, LU3 1XR
rooms: 4
size: 710 sq ft
sale price: £245,000
sale date: 3 Nov 2017
114 Dorrington Close, Luton, LU3 1XR
rooms: 4
size: 689 sq ft
sale price: £232,000
sale date: 17 Feb 2017
52 Dorrington Close, Luton, LU3 1XR
rooms: 4
size: 700 sq ft
sale price: £200,000
sale date: 31 Mar 2016
110 Dorrington Close, Luton, LU3 1XR
rooms: 4
size: 779 sq ft
sale price: £180,000
sale date: 30 Jan 2015

Data Sources

The property at 50 Dorrington Close, Luton, LU3 1XR appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 17 Mar 2010. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 23 May 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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