7 Orchard Close, Caddington, Luton, LU1 4EB is a freehold detached property built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 1,206 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £540,138 , which equates to approximately £448 per square foot. It was last sold on 7 Dec 2020 for £445,000. Since then, the value has increased by £95,138, representing a 21.4% increase, or approximately 4.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £540,138 is:

  • 20.8% higher than the average property price on Orchard Close
  • 26.5% higher than the average in the LU1 4EB postcode area
  • and 51.1% higher 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 29 June 2020, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in LU1 4EB

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
1206 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£540,138
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£448
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

7 Orchard Close, Caddington, Luton, Central Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, LU1 4EB has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 29 Jun 2020.

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 13 May 2010, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 6.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 94% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 94% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU1 4EB

2 nd / 11
Price Rank
26% higher than average
5 th / 11
Size Rank
25% bigger than average
4 th / 11
Price Per Sq FT Rank
1% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU1 4EB , this house's estimated value ranks 2nd out of 11. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 4th out of 11 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 5th out of 11 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£540,138
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+21 %
7 Dec 2020
£445,000
Leasehold
+63 %
27 Sep 2010
£273,000
Leasehold
0 %
22 Sep 2010
£273,000
Leasehold
+33.2 %
21 Sep 2001
£204,995
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1249 sq ft
sale price: £462,500
sale date: 24 Jun 2019
rooms: 7
size: 1335 sq ft
sale price: £204,995
sale date: 12 Dec 2001
rooms: 5
size: 1259 sq ft
sale price: £204,995
sale date: 21 Sep 2001

Data Sources

The property at 7 Orchard Close, Caddington, Luton, LU1 4EB appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 7 Dec 2020. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 29 Jun 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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