53 Dumfries Street, Luton, LU1 5BP is a freehold terraced property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 603 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £237,772 , which equates to approximately £394 per square foot. It was last sold on 8 May 2003 for £100,000. Since then, the value has increased by £137,772, representing a 137.8% increase, or approximately 6.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £237,772 is:

  • 165.7% higher than the average property price on Dumfries Street
  • 30.9% higher than the average in the LU1 5BP postcode area
  • and 23.1% 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 18 September 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
603 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£237,772
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£394
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

53 Dumfries Street, Luton, LU1 5BP has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 18 Sep 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 single glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 7 Jan 2010, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 12.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 71% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 57% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from very good to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Single glazed
Very Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 57% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to LU1 5BP

5 th / 12
Price Rank
31% higher than average
3 rd / 11
Size Rank
20% bigger than average
4 th / 11
Price Per Sq FT Rank
9% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU1 5BP , this house's estimated value ranks 5th out of 12. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 4th out of 11 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 3rd out of 11 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£237,772
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+138 %
8 May 2003
£100,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £122,000
sale date: 12 Jan 2012
rooms: 4
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £38,850
sale date: 23 Feb 1996

Data Sources

The property at 53 Dumfries Street, Luton, LU1 5BP appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 8 May 2003. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 18 Sep 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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