55 Dorrington Close, Luton, LU3 1XL is a freehold terraced property built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 549 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 £184,884 , which equates to approximately £337 per square foot. It was last sold on 14 Oct 2005 for £93,000. Since then, the value has increased by £91,884, representing a 98.8% increase, or approximately 4.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £184,884 is:

  • 19.2% lower than the average property price on Dorrington Close
  • 10.7% lower than the average in the LU3 1XL postcode area
  • and 43.2% lower than the average price for Luton as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 5 April 2024, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
549 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£184,884
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£337
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

55 Dorrington Close, Luton, LU3 1XL has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 5 Apr 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 11 Jun 2022, when the property was rated G. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 670%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from room heaters, electric to boiler and radiators, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, standard tariff to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from very poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation to pitched, 150 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The wall energy efficiency improving from average to good, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, filled cavity.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU3 1XL

40 th / 42
Price Rank
11% lower than average
23 rd / 39
Size Rank
1% smaller than average
36 th / 39
Price Per Sq FT Rank
10% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LU3 1XL , this house's estimated value ranks 40th out of 42. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 36th out of 39 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 23th out of 39 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£184,884
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+99 %
14 Oct 2005
£93,000
Leasehold
+16.3 %
14 Aug 2003
£79,995
Leasehold
+70.2 %
9 Aug 2001
£47,000
Leasehold
+44.6 %
2 Jun 1999
£32,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 581 sq ft
sale price: £216,000
sale date: 13 Dec 2024
rooms: 3
size: 538 sq ft
sale price: £227,500
sale date: 19 Sep 2024
rooms: 3
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £235,000
sale date: 2 Sep 2024
rooms: 3
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £210,000
sale date: 2 Jun 2021
rooms: 3
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £185,000
sale date: 28 May 2021

Data Sources

The property at 55 Dorrington Close, Luton, LU3 1XL appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 14 Oct 2005. It also has four Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 5 Apr 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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