61, Startpoint Downs Road, Luton, LU1 1XN is a leasehold flat built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 495 square feet of living space. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £126,670 , which equates to approximately £256 per square foot. It was last sold on 25 Apr 2022 for £125,000. Since then, the value has increased by £1,670, representing a 1.3% increase, or approximately 0.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £126,670 is:

  • 24.4% lower than the average property price on Downs Road
  • 10.4% higher than the average in the LU1 1XN postcode area
  • and 61.1% 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 5 November 2021, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
495 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£126,670
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£256
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

61, Startpoint Downs Road, Luton, LU1 1XN has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 5 Nov 2021.

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 16 Oct 2009. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 5.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric storage heaters to room heaters, electric, changing energy efficiency from poor to very poor.
  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, off-peak to electric instantaneous at point of use, with its energy efficiency changing from poor to very poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed), improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric instantaneous at point of use
Very 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 1XN

14 th / 17
Price Rank
10% higher than average
13 th / 15
Size Rank
11% smaller than average
4 th / 15
Price Per Sq FT Rank
24% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU1 1XN , this flat's estimated value ranks 14th out of 17. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 4th out of 15 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 13th out of 15 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£126,670
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+1 %
25 Apr 2022
£125,000
Leasehold
+35.9 %
13 Aug 2018
£92,000
Leasehold
+130 %
6 Sep 2013
£40,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £88,000
sale date: 28 Mar 2024
rooms: 3
size: 560 sq ft
sale price: £130,000
sale date: 30 Nov 2022
rooms: 2
size: 506 sq ft
sale price: £130,000
sale date: 14 Mar 2022
rooms: 3
size: 474 sq ft
sale price: £75,500
sale date: 29 Apr 2005
rooms: 3
size: 431 sq ft
sale price: £109,000
sale date: 12 Oct 2023

Data Sources

The property at 61, Startpoint Downs Road, Luton, LU1 1XN appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 25 Apr 2022. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 5 Nov 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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