56 Swan Mead, Luton, LU4 0YR is a freehold terraced property built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 431 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 £203,450 , which equates to approximately £473 per square foot. It was last sold on 18 Dec 2009 for £105,000. Since then, the value has increased by £98,450, representing a 93.8% increase, or approximately 5.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £203,450 is:

  • 24.7% lower than the average property price on Swan Mead
  • 21.3% lower than the average in the LU4 0YR postcode area
  • and 37.5% lower than the average price for Luton as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 inspections). 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 20 November 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
431 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£203,450
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£473
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

56 Swan Mead, Luton, LU4 0YR has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 20 Nov 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 Nov 2023, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 89.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric storage heaters, room heaters, mains gas to boiler and radiators, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, off-peak to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from average to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU4 0YR

39 th / 50
Price Rank
21% lower than average
39 th / 39
Size Rank
35% smaller than average
4 th / 39
Price Per Sq FT Rank
21% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU4 0YR , this house's estimated value ranks 39th out of 50. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 4th out of 39 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 39th out of 39 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£203,450
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+94 %
18 Dec 2009
£105,000
Leasehold
0 %
30 Nov 2005
£105,000
Leasehold
+25 %
25 Jul 2003
£84,000
Leasehold
+30.2 %
19 Apr 2002
£64,500
Leasehold
+40.2 %
24 Mar 2000
£46,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 452 sq ft
sale price: £185,000
sale date: 19 May 2023
rooms: 2
size: 474 sq ft
sale price: £159,000
sale date: 12 May 2017
rooms: 2
size: 452 sq ft
sale price: £165,000
sale date: 30 Jan 2017
rooms: 2
size: 441 sq ft
sale price: £97,000
sale date: 6 Dec 2013
rooms: 2
size: 463 sq ft
sale price: £104,000
sale date: 10 Feb 2006

Data Sources

The property at 56 Swan Mead, Luton, LU4 0YR appears five times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 18 Dec 2009. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 20 Nov 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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