57 The Larches, Luton, LU2 7PX is a leasehold flat built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 657 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £172,415 , which equates to approximately £263 per square foot. It was last sold on 7 Mar 1997 for £32,000. Since then, the value has increased by £140,415, representing a 438.8% increase, or approximately 15.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £172,415 is:

  • 10.5% lower than the average property price on The Larches
  • 6.7% lower than the average in the LU2 7PX postcode area
  • and 47.0% lower than the average price for Luton as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 2 February 2024, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
657 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£172,415
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£263
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

57 The Larches, Luton, LU2 7PX has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 2 Feb 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 12 Feb 2014. The rating of C remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 5.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • 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
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU2 7PX

55 th / 62
Price Rank
7% lower than average
31 st / 61
Size Rank
1% smaller than average
58 th / 61
Price Per Sq FT Rank
6% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LU2 7PX , this flat's estimated value ranks 55th out of 62. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 58th out of 61 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 31th out of 61 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£172,415
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+439 %
7 Mar 1997
£32,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 581 sq ft
sale price: £190,000
sale date: 4 Oct 2024
rooms: 3
size: 700 sq ft
sale price: £212,500
sale date: 24 Jun 2024
rooms: 3
size: 667 sq ft
sale price: £175,000
sale date: 12 Feb 2024
rooms: 3
size: 667 sq ft
sale price: £200,000
sale date: 1 Feb 2023
rooms: 3
size: 700 sq ft
sale price: £200,000
sale date: 27 Jan 2023

Data Sources

The property at 57 The Larches, Luton, LU2 7PX appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 7 Mar 1997. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 2 Feb 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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