51 Lorimer Close, Luton, LU2 7RL is a freehold terraced property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 710 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 £304,420 , which equates to approximately £428 per square foot. It was last sold on 23 Jan 2023 for £310,000. Since then, the value has decreased by £5,580, representing a 1.8% decrease, or approximately 0.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £304,420 is:

  • 21.0% lower than the average property price on Lorimer Close
  • 14.8% lower than the average in the LU2 7RL postcode area
  • and 1.5% 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 29 November 2013, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
710 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£304,420
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£428
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

51 Lorimer Close, Luton, LU2 7RL has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 29 Nov 2013.

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 the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 8 May 2012. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 5.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system changed from from main system to from main system, no cylinder thermostat, with no change in energy efficiency (average).
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150 mm loft insulation to pitched, 50 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from good 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 low energy lighting in 25% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Average
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 50% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to LU2 7RL

36 th / 59
Price Rank
15% lower than average
28 th / 44
Size Rank
14% smaller than average
22 nd / 44
Price Per Sq FT Rank
1% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LU2 7RL , this house's estimated value ranks 36th out of 59. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 22th out of 44 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 28th out of 44 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£304,420
streetscan.co.uk estimate
-2 %
23 Jan 2023
£310,000
Leasehold
+91.4 %
29 Nov 2012
£162,000
Leasehold
+170 %
31 May 1996
£59,995
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 678 sq ft
sale price: £290,000
sale date: 29 Apr 2024
rooms: 4
size: 786 sq ft
sale price: £270,000
sale date: 23 Dec 2020
rooms: 3
size: 624 sq ft
sale price: £220,000
sale date: 7 Aug 2020
rooms: 3
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £237,000
sale date: 26 Jul 2019
rooms: 3
size: 689 sq ft
sale price: £165,950
sale date: 10 Jan 2014

Data Sources

The property at 51 Lorimer Close, Luton, LU2 7RL appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 23 Jan 2023. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 29 Nov 2013. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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