70 The Ridings, Luton, LU3 1BY is a leasehold flat built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 581 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £117,543 , which equates to approximately £202 per square foot. It was last sold on 13 May 2011 for £71,000. Since then, the value has increased by £46,543, representing a 65.6% increase, or approximately 4.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £117,543 is:

  • 23.7% lower than the average property price on The Ridings
  • 26.6% lower than the average in the LU3 1BY postcode area
  • and 62.0% lower than the average price for Luton as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (2 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 July 2021, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
581 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£117,543
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£202
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

70 The Ridings, Luton, LU3 1BY has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 7 Jul 2021.

This property uses electric storage heaters as its main heating source. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 24 Jul 2020, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 8.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, off-peak to no system present: electric immersion assumed, with its energy efficiency improving from very poor to average.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in all fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with efficiency changing from very good to very poor.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
No system present: electric immersion assumed
Average
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to LU3 1BY

23 rd / 59
Price Rank
27% lower than average
22 nd / 55
Size Rank
7% bigger than average
36 th / 55
Price Per Sq FT Rank
32% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LU3 1BY , this flat's estimated value ranks 23th out of 59. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 36th out of 55 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 22th out of 55 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£117,543
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+66 %
13 May 2011
£71,000
Leasehold
+41.3 %
20 Dec 2000
£50,250
Leasehold
+76.3 %
1 Apr 1998
£28,500
Leasehold
-8.1 %
30 Dec 1996
£31,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £165,000
sale date: 14 Feb 2025
rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £120,000
sale date: 17 Apr 2024
rooms: 3
size: 495 sq ft
sale price: £92,500
sale date: 8 Feb 2024
rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £124,000
sale date: 5 Sep 2019
rooms: 3
size: 624 sq ft
sale price: £134,000
sale date: 3 Jun 2019

Data Sources

The property at 70 The Ridings, Luton, LU3 1BY appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 13 May 2011. It also has four Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 7 Jul 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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