56 Dorrington Close, Luton, LU3 1XR is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 904 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 £284,021 , which equates to approximately £314 per square foot. It was last sold on 8 Sep 2014 for £164,000. Since then, the value has increased by £120,021, representing a 73.2% increase, or approximately 6.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £284,021 is:

  • 24.2% higher than the average property price on Dorrington Close
  • 14.0% higher than the average in the LU3 1XR postcode area
  • and 12.7% lower than the average price for Luton as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 13 October 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
904 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£284,021
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£314
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

56 Dorrington Close, Luton, LU3 1XR has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 13 Oct 2014.

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 24 Mar 2010, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 1.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 50 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from average to poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 30% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
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
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU3 1XR

8 th / 39
Price Rank
14% higher than average
5 th / 36
Size Rank
32% bigger than average
31 st / 36
Price Per Sq FT Rank
14% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LU3 1XR , this house's estimated value ranks 8th out of 39. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 31th out of 36 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 5th out of 36 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£284,021
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+73 %
8 Sep 2014
£164,000
Leasehold
+1.5 %
21 Mar 2007
£161,500
Leasehold
+361.4 %
6 Sep 1996
£35,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

102 Dorrington Close, Luton, LU3 1XR
rooms: 4
size: 1033 sq ft
sale price: £255,000
sale date: 20 Dec 2023
110 Dorrington Close, Luton, LU3 1XR
rooms: 4
size: 779 sq ft
sale price: £180,000
sale date: 30 Jan 2015
104 Dorrington Close, Luton, LU3 1XR
rooms: 5
size: 829 sq ft
sale price: £160,000
sale date: 22 Dec 2006
48 Dorrington Close, Luton, LU3 1XR
rooms: 6
size: 883 sq ft
sale price: £129,995
sale date: 12 Dec 2002
44 Dorrington Close, Luton, LU3 1XR
rooms: 5
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £104,000
sale date: 3 Apr 2002

Data Sources

The property at 56 Dorrington Close, Luton, LU3 1XR appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 8 Sep 2014. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 13 Oct 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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