7 Orchid Close, Luton, LU3 3EX is a leasehold flat built in 2007 onwards. The property offers approximately 517 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 £170,990 , which equates to approximately £331 per square foot. It was last sold on 10 Mar 2017 for £165,000. Since then, the value has increased by £5,990, representing a 3.6% increase, or approximately 0.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £170,990 is:

  • 3.3% lower than the average property price on Orchid Close
  • 3.1% lower than the average in the LU3 3EX postcode area
  • and 44.7% lower than the average price for Luton as a whole

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
2007 onwards
Interior Size
517 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£170,990
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£331
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

7 Orchid Close, Luton, LU3 3EX has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of B, based on the latest assessment carried out on 24 Sep 2019.

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 19 Sep 2009. The rating of B is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU3 3EX

30 th / 66
Price Rank
3% lower than average
57 th / 63
Size Rank
8% smaller than average
7 th / 63
Price Per Sq FT Rank
5% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU3 3EX , this flat's estimated value ranks 30th out of 66. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 7th 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 57th out of 63 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£170,990
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+4 %
10 Mar 2017
£165,000
Leasehold
+18.7 %
29 Aug 2007
£138,950
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 7 Orchid Close, Luton, LU3 3EX appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 10 Mar 2017. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 24 Sep 2019. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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