66 The Ridings, Luton, LU3 1BY is a leasehold flat built between 1991-1995. The property offers approximately 797 square feet of living space and is situated on the 3rd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £118,198 , which equates to approximately £148 per square foot. It was last sold on 14 Jan 2000 for £33,000. Since then, the value has increased by £85,198, representing a 258.2% increase, or approximately 10.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £118,198 is:

  • 23.3% lower than the average property price on The Ridings
  • 26.2% lower than the average in the LU3 1BY postcode area
  • and 61.8% lower than the average price for Luton as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 1 May 2024, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in LU3 1BY

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1991-1995
Interior Size
797 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
3rd floor
Price (estimate)
£118,198
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£148
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

66 The Ridings, Luton, LU3 1BY has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 1 May 2024.

This property uses electric room heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows have full secondary glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 29 Oct 2015, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 14.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, off-peak to from main system, no cylinder thermostat, with its energy efficiency changing from poor to very poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed), improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from single glazed to full secondary glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Very Poor
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Full secondary glazing
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU3 1BY

52 nd / 59
Price Rank
26% lower than average
4 th / 55
Size Rank
47% bigger than average
55 th / 55
Price Per Sq FT Rank
50% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LU3 1BY , this flat's estimated value ranks 52th out of 59. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 55th out of 55 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 55 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£118,198
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+258 %
14 Jan 2000
£33,000
Leasehold
+43.5 %
28 Mar 1995
£23,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

60 The Ridings, Luton, LU3 1BY
rooms: 3
size: 689 sq ft
sale price: £125,000
sale date: 12 Apr 2023
59 The Ridings, Luton, LU3 1BY
rooms: 3
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £115,000
sale date: 9 Jul 2019
58 The Ridings, Luton, LU3 1BY
rooms: 3
size: 732 sq ft
sale price: £88,500
sale date: 10 Oct 2003

Data Sources

The property at 66 The Ridings, Luton, LU3 1BY appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 14 Jan 2000. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 1 May 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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