54 Orchid Close, Luton, LU3 3EX is a leasehold flat built between 2003-2006. The property offers approximately 527 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £168,904 , which equates to approximately £320 per square foot. It was last sold on 6 Dec 2024 for £175,000. Since then, the value has decreased by £6,096, representing a 3.5% decrease, or approximately 3.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £168,904 is:

  • 4.5% lower than the average property price on Orchid Close
  • 4.3% lower than the average in the LU3 3EX postcode area
  • and 45.3% lower than the average price for Luton as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 16 May 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
2003-2006
Interior Size
527 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£168,904
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£320
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

54 Orchid Close, Luton, LU3 3EX has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 16 May 2024.

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 13 Mar 2013, when the property was rated B. The current rating of C reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 2.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in all fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 83% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 83% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU3 3EX

49 th / 66
Price Rank
4% lower than average
54 th / 63
Size Rank
6% smaller than average
10 th / 63
Price Per Sq FT Rank
1% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU3 3EX , this flat's estimated value ranks 49th out of 66. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 10th out of 63 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 54th out of 63 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£168,904
streetscan.co.uk estimate
-3 %
6 Dec 2024
£175,000
Leasehold
+28.7 %
29 Jun 2007
£135,950
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 581 sq ft
sale price: £195,000
sale date: 24 Jan 2025
rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £181,000
sale date: 6 Dec 2024
rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £166,000
sale date: 31 Jul 2024
rooms: 3
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £175,000
sale date: 28 Jun 2024
rooms: 3
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £150,000
sale date: 22 Mar 2024

Data Sources

The property at 54 Orchid Close, Luton, LU3 3EX appears two 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 16 May 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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