72 Wickstead Avenue, Luton, LU4 9DP is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 635 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £255,032 , which equates to approximately £402 per square foot. It was last sold on 5 Dec 2008 for £120,000. Since then, the value has increased by £135,032, representing a 112.5% increase, or approximately 6.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £255,032 is:

  • 16.8% lower than the average property price on Wickstead Avenue
  • 13.1% lower than the average in the LU4 9DP postcode area
  • and 21.6% lower than the average price for Luton as a whole

View sold house prices in LU4 9DP

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
635 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£255,032
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£402
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

72 Wickstead Avenue, Luton, LU4 9DP has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 27 May 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 18 Dec 2008, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 12.2%.

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).
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 50 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from average to poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, filled cavity to solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to very poor.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 90% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 50 mm loft insulation
Poor
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 90% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU4 9DP

18 th / 33
Price Rank
13% lower than average
22 nd / 22
Size Rank
32% smaller than average
1 st / 22
Price Per Sq FT Rank
27% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU4 9DP , this house's estimated value ranks 18th out of 33. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 22 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 22th out of 22 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£255,032
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+113 %
5 Dec 2008
£120,000
Leasehold
0 %
24 Oct 2003
£119,995
Leasehold
+71.4 %
3 Nov 2000
£70,000
Leasehold
+34.6 %
6 Feb 1998
£52,000
Leasehold
+60 %
31 Jul 1997
£32,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

83 Wickstead Avenue, Luton, LU4 9DW
rooms: 4
size: 678 sq ft
sale price: £127,995
sale date: 2 Sep 2013
81 Wickstead Avenue, Luton, LU4 9DW
rooms: 4
size: 624 sq ft
sale price: £160,000
sale date: 4 Jan 2007

Data Sources

The property at 72 Wickstead Avenue, Luton, LU4 9DP appears five times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 5 Dec 2008. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 27 May 2019. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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