68 Orchid Close, Luton, LU3 3EX is a leasehold flat built between 2007-2011. The property offers approximately 517 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 £175,600 , which equates to approximately £340 per square foot. It was last sold on 3 Sep 2015 for £139,995. Since then, the value has increased by £35,605, representing a 25.4% increase, or approximately 2.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £175,600 is:

  • 0.7% lower than the average property price on Orchid Close
  • 0.5% lower than the average in the LU3 3EX postcode area
  • and 43.2% 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 27 July 2025, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
2007-2011
Interior Size
517 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£175,600
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£340
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

68 Orchid Close, Luton, LU3 3EX has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 27 Jul 2025.

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 11 Jun 2015, and the property received the same rating of C with an unchanged energy efficiency score of 80.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in all fixed outlets to excellent lighting efficiency, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Excellent lighting efficiency
Very Good

Compared to LU3 3EX

58 th / 66
Price Rank
1% lower than average
56 th / 63
Size Rank
8% smaller than average
8 th / 63
Price Per Sq FT Rank
8% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU3 3EX , this flat's estimated value ranks 58th out of 66. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 8th out of 63 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 56th out of 63 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£175,600
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+25 %
3 Sep 2015
£139,995
Leasehold
+3.7 %
25 May 2007
£134,950
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 581 sq ft
sale price: £195,000
sale date: 24 Jan 2025
rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £181,000
sale date: 6 Dec 2024
rooms: 3
size: 527 sq ft
sale price: £175,000
sale date: 6 Dec 2024
rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £166,000
sale date: 31 Jul 2024
rooms: 3
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £175,000
sale date: 28 Jun 2024

Data Sources

The property at 68 Orchid Close, Luton, LU3 3EX appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 3 Sep 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 27 Jul 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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