73 Kirby Drive, Luton, LU3 4AW is a freehold detached property built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 902 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £446,469 , which equates to approximately £494 per square foot. It was last sold on 14 May 2018 for £384,000. Since then, the value has increased by £62,469, representing a 16.3% increase, or approximately 2.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £446,469 is:

  • 3.5% lower than the average property price on Kirby Drive
  • 8.0% higher than the average in the LU3 4AW postcode area
  • and 44.5% higher 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 5 May 2010, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
902 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£446,469
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£494
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

73 Kirby Drive, Luton, LU3 4AW has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 5 May 2010.

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 25 Oct 2008. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 3.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from good to average, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from good to average, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (average).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 11% of fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with efficiency changing from poor to very poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Average
Hot Water
From main system
Average
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to LU3 4AW

6 th / 25
Price Rank
8% higher than average
11 th / 18
Size Rank
12% smaller than average
1 st / 18
Price Per Sq FT Rank
23% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU3 4AW , this house's estimated value ranks 6th out of 25. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 18 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 11th out of 18 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£446,469
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+16 %
14 May 2018
£384,000
Leasehold
+89.2 %
24 Jul 2009
£203,000
Leasehold
+145.3 %
30 Aug 1995
£82,750
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 818 sq ft
sale price: £300,001
sale date: 21 May 2021
rooms: 5
size: 829 sq ft
sale price: £312,500
sale date: 31 Jan 2020
rooms: 5
size: 926 sq ft
sale price: £320,000
sale date: 14 Jan 2019
rooms: 6
size: 872 sq ft
sale price: £345,000
sale date: 11 Aug 2017
rooms: 5
size: 834 sq ft
sale price: £190,000
sale date: 30 Aug 2011

Data Sources

The property at 73 Kirby Drive, Luton, LU3 4AW appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 14 May 2018. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 5 May 2010. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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