71 The Ridings, Luton, LU3 1BY is a leasehold terraced property built between 1991-1995. The property offers approximately 592 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor. In this location, properties of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £186,990 , which equates to approximately £316 per square foot. It was last sold on 13 Dec 2019 for £155,000. Since then, the value has increased by £31,990, representing a 20.6% increase, or approximately 3.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £186,990 is:

  • 21.4% higher than the average property price on The Ridings
  • 16.7% higher than the average in the LU3 1BY postcode area
  • and 39.5% lower than the average price for Luton as a whole

View sold house prices in LU3 1BY

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced Maisonette
Built
1991-1995
Interior Size
592 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£186,990
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£316
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

71 The Ridings, Luton, LU3 1BY has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 23 Jul 2019.

This property uses electric room heaters as its main heating source. A standard tariff electric immersion heater is used to provide hot water. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 12 May 2009, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 11%.

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 hot water system was changed from electric immersion, off-peak to electric immersion, standard tariff, with its energy efficiency changing from poor to very poor.
  • The windows were upgraded from full secondary glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 25% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 62% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to good.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, standard tariff
Very Poor
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 62% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to LU3 1BY

15 th / 59
Price Rank
17% higher than average
19 th / 55
Size Rank
9% bigger than average
17 th / 55
Price Per Sq FT Rank
7% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU3 1BY , this maisonette's estimated value ranks 15th out of 59. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 17th out of 55 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 19th out of 55 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£186,990
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+21 %
13 Dec 2019
£155,000
Leasehold
+34.7 %
30 Nov 2007
£115,034
Leasehold
+9.6 %
18 Apr 2005
£105,000
Leasehold
+162.5 %
7 Feb 2000
£40,000
Leasehold
+40.4 %
11 Mar 1998
£28,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 560 sq ft
sale price: £188,000
sale date: 6 Jun 2019
rooms: 4
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £120,000
sale date: 30 Oct 2012
rooms: 4
size: 560 sq ft
sale price: £100,000
sale date: 24 Sep 2012
rooms: 4
size: 560 sq ft
sale price: £114,000
sale date: 30 Sep 2011
rooms: 3
size: 581 sq ft
sale price: £139,000
sale date: 26 Oct 2007

Data Sources

The property at 71 The Ridings, Luton, LU3 1BY appears five times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 13 Dec 2019. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 23 Jul 2019. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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