59 Birchen Grove, Luton, LU2 7TL is a leasehold flat built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 560 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £170,000 , which equates to approximately £304 per square foot. It was last sold on 18 Jun 2021 for £160,000. Since then, the value has increased by £10,000, representing a 6.3% increase, or approximately 1.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £170,000 is:

  • 9.4% lower than the average property price on Birchen Grove
  • 0.0% higher than the average in the LU2 7TL postcode area
  • and 47.8% lower 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 30 January 2020, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached Maisonette
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
560 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£170,000
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£304
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

59 Birchen Grove, Luton, LU2 7TL has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 30 Jan 2020.

This property uses electric storage heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 10 Nov 2011, when the property was rated C. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 30.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150 mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The wall energy efficiency changing from good to average, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, filled cavity.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in all fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from very good to good.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to LU2 7TL

9 th / 14
Price Rank
0% same as average
3 rd / 11
Size Rank
3% bigger than average
9 th / 11
Price Per Sq FT Rank
3% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LU2 7TL , this maisonette's estimated value ranks 9th out of 14. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 9th out of 11 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 3rd out of 11 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£170,000
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+6 %
18 Jun 2021
£160,000
Leasehold
+60 %
21 Jun 2006
£100,000
Leasehold
+69.5 %
20 Feb 2001
£59,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 577 sq ft
sale price: £150,000
sale date: 18 Aug 2017
rooms: 3
size: 538 sq ft
sale price: £108,000
sale date: 30 Aug 2013
rooms: 3
size: 517 sq ft
sale price: £110,000
sale date: 26 Jul 2013
rooms: 3
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £115,000
sale date: 20 Dec 2006
rooms: 3
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £91,000
sale date: 8 Jul 2003

Data Sources

The property at 59 Birchen Grove, Luton, LU2 7TL appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 18 Jun 2021. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 30 Jan 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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