78 Buchanan Drive, Luton, LU2 0RT is a freehold terraced property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 797 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £278,083 , which equates to approximately £349 per square foot. It was last sold on 15 Dec 2017 for £235,000. Since then, the value has increased by £43,083, representing a 18.3% increase, or approximately 2.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £278,083 is:

  • 5.2% higher than the average property price on Buchanan Drive
  • 11.3% lower than the average in the LU2 0RT postcode area
  • and 14.5% lower than the average price for Luton as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 29 September 2011, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in LU2 0RT

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
797 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£278,083
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£349
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

78 Buchanan Drive, Luton, LU2 0RT has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 26 Feb 2018.

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 29 Sep 2011, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 40%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, limited insulation (assumed) to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 17% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU2 0RT

26 th / 30
Price Rank
11% lower than average
19 th / 25
Size Rank
16% smaller than average
15 th / 25
Price Per Sq FT Rank
6% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU2 0RT , this house's estimated value ranks 26th out of 30. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 15th out of 25 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 19th out of 25 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£278,083
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+18 %
15 Dec 2017
£235,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

56 Buchanan Drive, Luton, LU2 0RT
rooms: 4
size: 753 sq ft
sale price: £270,000
sale date: 8 May 2024
52 Buchanan Drive, Luton, LU2 0RT
rooms: 4
size: 743 sq ft
sale price: £293,000
sale date: 31 Oct 2022
66 Buchanan Drive, Luton, LU2 0RT
rooms: 4
size: 732 sq ft
sale price: £280,500
sale date: 22 Jul 2022
54 Buchanan Drive, Luton, LU2 0RT
rooms: 4
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £267,500
sale date: 5 Apr 2022
84 Buchanan Drive, Luton, LU2 0RT
rooms: 4
size: 797 sq ft
sale price: £222,100
sale date: 9 Aug 2019

Data Sources

The property at 78 Buchanan Drive, Luton, LU2 0RT appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 15 Dec 2017. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 26 Feb 2018. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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