51 Colwell Rise, Luton, LU2 9TJ is a freehold detached property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 1,399 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £525,010 , which equates to approximately £375 per square foot. It was last sold on 2 Oct 2015 for £364,000. Since then, the value has increased by £161,010, representing a 44.2% increase, or approximately 4.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £525,010 is:

  • 49.3% higher than the average property price on Colwell Rise
  • 34.1% higher than the average in the LU2 9TJ postcode area
  • and 61.3% higher 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 19 August 2019, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
1399 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£525,010
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£375
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

51 Colwell Rise, Luton, LU2 9TJ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 19 Aug 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 31 Mar 2010, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 16.1%.

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 hot water energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 60% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 76% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 76% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU2 9TJ

4 th / 19
Price Rank
34% higher than average
2 nd / 14
Size Rank
44% bigger than average
12 th / 14
Price Per Sq FT Rank
7% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LU2 9TJ , this house's estimated value ranks 4th out of 19. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 12th out of 14 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 2nd out of 14 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£525,010
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+44 %
2 Oct 2015
£364,000
Leasehold
+45.6 %
6 Jul 2012
£250,000
Leasehold
+51.5 %
26 Apr 2002
£165,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 7
size: 1302 sq ft
sale price: £400,000
sale date: 5 Aug 2019
rooms: 8
size: 1270 sq ft
sale price: £420,000
sale date: 20 Jan 2021

Data Sources

The property at 51 Colwell Rise, Luton, LU2 9TJ appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 2 Oct 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 19 Aug 2019. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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