57, Farley Lodge Ruthin Close, Luton, LU1 5EN is a leasehold flat built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 269 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £63,455 , which equates to approximately £236 per square foot. It was last sold on 25 Feb 1998 for £13,000. Since then, the value has increased by £50,455, representing a 388.1% increase, or approximately 14.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £63,455 is:

  • 22.0% lower than the average property price on Ruthin Close
  • 8.2% lower than the average in the LU1 5EN postcode area
  • and 80.5% lower than the average price for Luton as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 22 September 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
269 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£63,455
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£236
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

57, Farley Lodge Ruthin Close, Luton, LU1 5EN has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 22 Sep 2023.

This property uses electric room heaters as its main heating source. Electric instantaneous heaters at the point of use are used to provide hot water. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 13 Sep 2023, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to E, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 43.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system changed from electric immersion, standard tariff to electric instantaneous at point of use, with no change in energy efficiency (very poor).
  • The roof energy efficiency improving from very poor to poor, with the construction or insulation remaining flat, limited insulation (assumed).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, filled cavity to cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (average).
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric instantaneous at point of use
Very Poor
Roof
Flat, limited insulation (assumed)
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU1 5EN

39 th / 49
Price Rank
8% lower than average
4 th / 42
Size Rank
16% bigger than average
35 th / 42
Price Per Sq FT Rank
21% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LU1 5EN , this flat's estimated value ranks 39th out of 49. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 35th out of 42 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 4th out of 42 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£63,455
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+388 %
25 Feb 1998
£13,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 1
size: 248 sq ft
sale price: £60,000
sale date: 13 Nov 2020
rooms: 1
size: 237 sq ft
sale price: £59,000
sale date: 6 May 2016
rooms: 1
size: 248 sq ft
sale price: £45,448
sale date: 18 Jun 2015
rooms: 1
size: 237 sq ft
sale price: £35,000
sale date: 28 Feb 2014
rooms: 1
size: 237 sq ft
sale price: £35,000
sale date: 31 Oct 2012

Data Sources

The property at 57, Farley Lodge Ruthin Close, Luton, LU1 5EN appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 25 Feb 1998. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 22 Sep 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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