68, Startpoint Downs Road, Luton, LU1 1XN is a leasehold flat built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 592 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 £134,079 , which equates to approximately £226 per square foot. It was last sold on 9 Aug 2024 for £130,000. Since then, the value has increased by £4,079, representing a 3.1% increase, or approximately 2.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £134,079 is:

  • 19.9% lower than the average property price on Downs Road
  • 16.8% higher than the average in the LU1 1XN postcode area
  • and 58.8% lower than the average price for Luton as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 inspections). 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 7 September 2022, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
592 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£134,079
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£226
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

68, Startpoint Downs Road, Luton, LU1 1XN has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 7 Sep 2022.

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 14 Mar 2022. The rating of E is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 9.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 25% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from very good to average.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 25% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to LU1 1XN

6 th / 17
Price Rank
17% higher than average
5 th / 15
Size Rank
7% bigger than average
9 th / 15
Price Per Sq FT Rank
10% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU1 1XN , this flat's estimated value ranks 6th out of 17. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 9th out of 15 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 5th out of 15 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£134,079
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+3 %
9 Aug 2024
£130,000
Leasehold
+31.3 %
14 Feb 2023
£99,000
Leasehold
+18.6 %
7 May 2010
£83,500
Leasehold
+16 %
11 Apr 2003
£72,000
Leasehold
+300 %
29 Oct 1997
£18,000
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: 581 sq ft
sale price: £115,100
sale date: 17 Sep 2019
rooms: 3
size: 644 sq ft
sale price: £118,000
sale date: 15 Feb 2017

Data Sources

The property at 68, Startpoint Downs Road, Luton, LU1 1XN appears five times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 9 Aug 2024. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 7 Sep 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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