55, Downs Court Downs Road, Luton, LU1 1QN is a leasehold flat built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 605 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor of a 5-storey building. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £149,922 , which equates to approximately £249 per square foot. It was last sold on 16 Oct 2015 for £114,950. Since then, the value has increased by £34,972, representing a 30.4% increase, or approximately 3.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £149,922 is:

  • 10.5% lower than the average property price on Downs Road
  • 7.4% higher than the average in the LU1 1QN postcode area
  • and 53.9% lower than the average price for Luton as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 8 January 2009, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in LU1 1QN

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
605 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor of 5
Price (estimate)
£149,922
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£249
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

55, Downs Court Downs Road, Luton, LU1 1QN has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 3 Jun 2009.

This property uses electric underfloor heating as its main heating source. A standard tariff electric immersion heater is used to provide hot water. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 8 Jan 2009, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 71.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from very poor to poor, while the heating system type remained the same (electric underfloor heating).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to system built, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from poor to very poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 25% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 45% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to good.
Heating Type
Electric underfloor heating
Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, standard tariff
Very Poor
Walls
System built, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 45% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to LU1 1QN

4 th / 22
Price Rank
7% higher than average
12 th / 20
Size Rank
2% smaller than average
3 rd / 20
Price Per Sq FT Rank
9% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU1 1QN , this house's estimated value ranks 4th out of 22. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd out of 20 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 12th out of 20 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£149,922
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+30 %
16 Oct 2015
£114,950
Leasehold
+36 %
23 Jun 2003
£84,500
Leasehold
+111.3 %
14 Jul 1999
£40,000
Leasehold
+42.9 %
11 Jun 1999
£28,000
Leasehold
+3.7 %
31 Mar 1995
£27,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

69, Downs Court Downs Road, Luton, LU1 1QN
rooms: 2
size: 560 sq ft
sale price: £155,000
sale date: 18 Nov 2020
67, Downs Court Downs Road, Luton, LU1 1QN
rooms: 3
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £112,000
sale date: 16 Oct 2019
51, Downs Court Downs Road, Luton, LU1 1QN
rooms: 3
size: 604 sq ft
sale price: £130,000
sale date: 25 Jan 2019
63, Downs Court Downs Road, Luton, LU1 1QN
rooms: 3
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £145,000
sale date: 8 Sep 2017
45, Downs Court Downs Road, Luton, LU1 1QN
rooms: 3
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £109,000
sale date: 6 Mar 2015

Data Sources

The property at 55, Downs Court Downs Road, Luton, LU1 1QN appears five times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 16 Oct 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 3 Jun 2009. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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