70 Cowper Street, Luton, LU1 3SQ is a freehold terraced property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 1,163 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 £290,367 , which equates to approximately £250 per square foot. It was last sold on 30 Mar 2016 for £215,000. Since then, the value has increased by £75,367, representing a 35.1% increase, or approximately 3.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £290,367 is:

  • 14.2% higher than the average property price on Cowper Street
  • 20.8% higher than the average in the LU1 3SQ postcode area
  • and 10.8% lower than the average price for Luton as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (4 out of 4 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 5 April 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
1163 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£290,367
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£250
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

70 Cowper Street, Luton, LU1 3SQ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 5 Apr 2023.

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 24 Jan 2022, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 4.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 94% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Roof room(s), insulated (assumed)
Very Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU1 3SQ

8 th / 46
Price Rank
21% higher than average
2 nd / 37
Size Rank
44% bigger than average
30 th / 37
Price Per Sq FT Rank
16% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LU1 3SQ , this house's estimated value ranks 8th out of 46. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 30th out of 37 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 2nd out of 37 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£290,367
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+35 %
30 Mar 2016
£215,000
Leasehold
+59.3 %
8 Aug 2011
£135,000
Leasehold
+15.4 %
6 Nov 2008
£117,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1184 sq ft
sale price: £282,000
sale date: 24 Jun 2022
rooms: 6
size: 1098 sq ft
sale price: £232,500
sale date: 12 Feb 2021
rooms: 5
size: 1023 sq ft
sale price: £226,000
sale date: 13 Apr 2017
rooms: 5
size: 1076 sq ft
sale price: £125,000
sale date: 2 Jun 2006
rooms: 5
size: 1019 sq ft
sale price: £128,000
sale date: 7 Apr 2006

Data Sources

The property at 70 Cowper Street, Luton, LU1 3SQ appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 30 Mar 2016. It also has four Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 5 Apr 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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