56 Cades Close, Luton, LU1 5QQ is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 893 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £316,363 , which equates to approximately £354 per square foot. It was last sold on 29 Aug 2014 for £185,000. Since then, the value has increased by £131,363, representing a 71.0% increase, or approximately 6.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £316,363 is:

  • 8.7% higher than the average property price on Cades Close
  • 7.5% higher than the average in the LU1 5QQ postcode area
  • and 2.4% higher 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 9 October 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
893 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£316,363
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£354
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

56 Cades Close, Luton, LU1 5QQ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 27 Jun 2016.

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 9 Oct 2014. The rating of E remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 3.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, standard tariff to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from very poor to average.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 12 mm loft insulation to pitched, 270 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, filled cavity to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 87% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 44% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from very good to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Average
Roof
Pitched, 270 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 44% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to LU1 5QQ

11 th / 37
Price Rank
8% higher than average
24 th / 32
Size Rank
5% smaller than average
7 th / 32
Price Per Sq FT Rank
13% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU1 5QQ , this house's estimated value ranks 11th out of 37. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 7th out of 32 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 24th out of 32 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£316,363
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+71 %
29 Aug 2014
£185,000
Leasehold
+68.2 %
24 Aug 2011
£110,000
Leasehold
+107.5 %
17 Feb 1999
£53,000
Leasehold
+8.2 %
28 Sep 1995
£48,995
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 1001 sq ft
sale price: £290,000
sale date: 14 Jun 2021
rooms: 4
size: 926 sq ft
sale price: £280,000
sale date: 12 Jan 2018
rooms: 4
size: 926 sq ft
sale price: £222,500
sale date: 17 Feb 2017
rooms: 4
size: 883 sq ft
sale price: £161,000
sale date: 18 Oct 2013
rooms: 4
size: 1001 sq ft
sale price: £140,000
sale date: 28 Mar 2013

Data Sources

The property at 56 Cades Close, Luton, LU1 5QQ appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 29 Aug 2014. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 27 Jun 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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