7 Skua Close, Luton, LU4 0TF is a leasehold flat built between 1991-1995. The property offers approximately 418 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 £129,893 , which equates to approximately £309 per square foot. It was last sold on 27 Jul 2016 for £119,000. Since then, the value has increased by £10,893, representing a 9.2% increase, or approximately 1.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £129,893 is:

  • 8.8% lower than the average property price on Skua Close
  • 20.8% lower than the average in the LU4 0TF postcode area
  • and 58.0% lower than the average price for Luton as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. 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 1 October 2010, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1991-1995
Interior Size
418 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£129,893
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£309
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

7 Skua Close, Luton, LU4 0TF has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 1 Oct 2010.

This property uses electric room heaters as its main heating source. Electric instantaneous heaters at the point of use are used to provide hot water. The windows are mostly double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 12 Jan 2010. The rating of E is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 2.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric storage heaters to room heaters, electric, changing energy efficiency from poor to very poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed), improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from fully double glazed to mostly double glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 20% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 38% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to average.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric instantaneous at point of use
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Mostly double glazing
Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 38% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to LU4 0TF

5 th / 10
Price Rank
21% lower than average
6 th / 9
Size Rank
9% smaller than average
6 th / 9
Price Per Sq FT Rank
13% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LU4 0TF , this flat's estimated value ranks 5th out of 10. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 6th out of 9 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 6th out of 9 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£129,893
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+9 %
27 Jul 2016
£119,000
Leasehold
+24 %
31 Mar 2006
£96,000
Leasehold
+255.6 %
6 Nov 1998
£27,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 474 sq ft
sale price: £166,000
sale date: 2 Aug 2017
rooms: 1
size: 377 sq ft
sale price: £75,000
sale date: 9 Oct 2015
rooms: 1
size: 366 sq ft
sale price: £55,000
sale date: 29 Apr 2003

Data Sources

The property at 7 Skua Close, Luton, LU4 0TF appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 27 Jul 2016. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 1 Oct 2010. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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