63, Downs Court Downs Road, Luton, LU1 1QN is a leasehold flat built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 603 square feet of living space and is situated on the 5th floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £147,392 , which equates to approximately £245 per square foot. It was last sold on 8 Sep 2017 for £145,000. Since then, the value has increased by £2,392, representing a 1.6% increase, or approximately 0.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £147,392 is:

  • 12.0% lower than the average property price on Downs Road
  • 5.6% higher than the average in the LU1 1QN postcode area
  • and 54.7% 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 15 March 2024, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
603 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
5th floor
Price (estimate)
£147,392
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£245
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

63, Downs Court Downs Road, Luton, LU1 1QN has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 15 Mar 2024.

This property uses electric room 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 12 Jun 2009, when the property was rated G. Since then, the rating has improved to E, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 164.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from very poor to poor, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • 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 no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Poor
Roof
Flat, limited insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU1 1QN

7 th / 22
Price Rank
6% higher than average
14 th / 20
Size Rank
2% smaller than average
5 th / 20
Price Per Sq FT Rank
7% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU1 1QN , this flat's estimated value ranks 7th out of 22. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 5th out of 20 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 14th out of 20 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£147,392
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+2 %
8 Sep 2017
£145,000
Leasehold
+34.3 %
20 Jan 2015
£108,000
Leasehold
+9.1 %
25 Aug 2006
£99,000
Leasehold
+25.3 %
29 Nov 2002
£79,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 560 sq ft
sale price: £155,000
sale date: 18 Nov 2020
rooms: 3
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £112,000
sale date: 16 Oct 2019
rooms: 3
size: 604 sq ft
sale price: £130,000
sale date: 25 Jan 2019
rooms: 3
size: 605 sq ft
sale price: £114,950
sale date: 16 Oct 2015
rooms: 3
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £109,000
sale date: 6 Mar 2015

Data Sources

The property at 63, Downs Court Downs Road, Luton, LU1 1QN appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 8 Sep 2017. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 15 Mar 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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