54 Dorrington Close, Luton, LU3 1XR is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 689 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 £294,311 , which equates to approximately £427 per square foot. It was last sold on 14 Jan 2015 for £172,000. Since then, the value has increased by £122,311, representing a 71.1% increase, or approximately 6.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £294,311 is:

  • 28.7% higher than the average property price on Dorrington Close
  • 18.1% higher than the average in the LU3 1XR postcode area
  • and 9.6% 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 27 April 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
689 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£294,311
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£427
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

54 Dorrington Close, Luton, LU3 1XR has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 6 May 2015.

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 27 Apr 2015, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 33.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250 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, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed), improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
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, partial insulation (assumed)
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to LU3 1XR

14 th / 39
Price Rank
18% higher than average
17 th / 36
Size Rank
1% bigger than average
11 th / 36
Price Per Sq FT Rank
17% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU3 1XR , this house's estimated value ranks 14th out of 39. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 11th 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 17th out of 36 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£294,311
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+71 %
14 Jan 2015
£172,000
Leasehold
+27.4 %
24 Sep 2009
£135,000
Leasehold
-3.6 %
3 Dec 2004
£140,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 678 sq ft
sale price: £280,000
sale date: 28 Jun 2024
rooms: 4
size: 635 sq ft
sale price: £240,000
sale date: 2 May 2019
rooms: 4
size: 710 sq ft
sale price: £245,000
sale date: 3 Nov 2017
rooms: 4
size: 689 sq ft
sale price: £232,000
sale date: 17 Feb 2017
rooms: 4
size: 700 sq ft
sale price: £200,000
sale date: 31 Mar 2016

Data Sources

The property at 54 Dorrington Close, Luton, LU3 1XR appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 14 Jan 2015. It also has four Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 6 May 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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