52 Birchen Grove, Luton, LU2 7TW is a leasehold flat built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 420 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 £175,892 , which equates to approximately £419 per square foot. It was last sold on 6 Dec 2024 for £175,000. Since then, the value has increased by £892, representing a 0.5% increase, or approximately 0.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £175,892 is:

  • 6.3% lower than the average property price on Birchen Grove
  • 7.0% higher than the average in the LU2 7TW postcode area
  • and 46.0% 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 6 October 2020, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached Maisonette
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
420 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£175,892
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£419
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

52 Birchen Grove, Luton, LU2 7TW has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 6 Oct 2020.

Electric instantaneous heaters at the point of use are used to provide hot water. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 28 Jan 2016. The rating of E is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 14.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from room heaters, coal to room heaters, electric, electric underfloor heating, changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The hot water system changed from no system present: electric immersion assumed to electric instantaneous at point of use, with no change in energy efficiency (very poor).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric, Electric underfloor heating
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric instantaneous at point of use
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU2 7TW

13 th / 27
Price Rank
7% higher than average
25 th / 25
Size Rank
14% smaller than average
3 rd / 25
Price Per Sq FT Rank
24% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU2 7TW , this maisonette's estimated value ranks 13th out of 27. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd out of 25 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 25th out of 25 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£175,892
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+1 %
6 Dec 2024
£175,000
Leasehold
+11.6 %
2 Feb 2021
£156,750
Leasehold
+52.9 %
31 Mar 2016
£102,500
Leasehold
+361.7 %
29 Nov 1996
£22,200
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 452 sq ft
sale price: £148,500
sale date: 28 Nov 2022
rooms: 2
size: 431 sq ft
sale price: £108,000
sale date: 11 Sep 2015
rooms: 3
size: 474 sq ft
sale price: £110,000
sale date: 17 Jun 2005
rooms: 2
size: 463 sq ft
sale price: £98,000
sale date: 8 Nov 2004
rooms: 2
size: 474 sq ft
sale price: £54,500
sale date: 18 May 2001

Data Sources

The property at 52 Birchen Grove, Luton, LU2 7TW appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 6 Dec 2024. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 6 Oct 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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