68 Rochford Drive, Luton, LU2 8SR is a leasehold flat built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 474 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 £155,329 , which equates to approximately £328 per square foot. It was last sold on 2 Jun 2000 for £46,000. Since then, the value has increased by £109,329, representing a 237.7% increase, or approximately 9.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £155,329 is:

  • 51.5% lower than the average property price on Rochford Drive
  • 41.9% lower than the average in the LU2 8SR postcode area
  • and 52.3% lower than the average price for Luton as a whole

View sold house prices in LU2 8SR

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
474 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£155,329
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£328
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

68 Rochford Drive, Luton, LU2 8SR has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 24 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 11 Aug 2009. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 2.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from poor to average, while the heating system type remained the same (electric storage heaters).
  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from poor to average, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from good to average.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to LU2 8SR

40 th / 43
Price Rank
42% lower than average
32 nd / 36
Size Rank
27% smaller than average
32 nd / 36
Price Per Sq FT Rank
20% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LU2 8SR , this flat's estimated value ranks 40th out of 43. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 32th out of 36 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 32th out of 36 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£155,329
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+238 %
2 Jun 2000
£46,000
Leasehold
+25.3 %
23 Aug 1999
£36,700
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

66 Rochford Drive, Luton, LU2 8SR
rooms: 2
size: 474 sq ft
sale price: £190,000
sale date: 12 Jan 2024
64 Rochford Drive, Luton, LU2 8SR
rooms: 2
size: 474 sq ft
sale price: £149,000
sale date: 21 Aug 2020
84 Rochford Drive, Luton, LU2 8SR
rooms: 2
size: 431 sq ft
sale price: £46,994
sale date: 2 Aug 2000
86 Rochford Drive, Luton, LU2 8SR
rooms: 2
size: 484 sq ft
sale price: £33,500
sale date: 21 Oct 1998
70 Rochford Drive, Luton, LU2 8SR
rooms: 2
size: 474 sq ft
sale price: £22,000
sale date: 6 Dec 1996

Data Sources

The property at 68 Rochford Drive, Luton, LU2 8SR appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 2 Jun 2000. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 24 Jan 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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