77 Orchid Close, Luton, LU3 3EX is a leasehold flat built between 2007-2011. The property offers approximately 549 square feet of living space. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £185,581 , which equates to approximately £338 per square foot. It was last sold on 30 Mar 2007 for £134,950. Since then, the value has increased by £50,631, representing a 37.5% increase, or approximately 2.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £185,581 is:

  • 4.9% higher than the average property price on Orchid Close
  • 5.1% higher than the average in the LU3 3EX postcode area
  • and 39.9% lower than the average price for Luton as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 2 September 2022, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
2007-2011
Interior Size
549 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£185,581
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£338
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

77 Orchid Close, Luton, LU3 3EX has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 2 Sep 2022.

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 1 Oct 2010, when the property was rated B. The current rating of C reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 4.8%.

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 wall energy efficiency improving from good to very good, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 71% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from very good to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Very Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to LU3 3EX

22 nd / 66
Price Rank
5% higher than average
46 th / 63
Size Rank
2% smaller than average
14 th / 63
Price Per Sq FT Rank
7% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU3 3EX , this flat's estimated value ranks 22th out of 66. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 14th out of 63 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 46th out of 63 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£185,581
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+38 %
30 Mar 2007
£134,950
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 581 sq ft
sale price: £195,000
sale date: 24 Jan 2025
rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £181,000
sale date: 6 Dec 2024
rooms: 3
size: 527 sq ft
sale price: £175,000
sale date: 6 Dec 2024
rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £166,000
sale date: 31 Jul 2024
rooms: 3
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £175,000
sale date: 28 Jun 2024

Data Sources

The property at 77 Orchid Close, Luton, LU3 3EX appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 30 Mar 2007. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 2 Sep 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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