78 Chesford Road, Luton, LU2 8DR is a freehold terraced property built between 1950-1966. 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 £279,563 , which equates to approximately £440 per square foot. It was last sold on 2 Mar 2020 for £229,500. Since then, the value has increased by £50,063, representing a 21.8% increase, or approximately 3.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £279,563 is:

  • 7.6% lower than the average property price on Chesford Road
  • 2.7% lower than the average in the LU2 8DR postcode area
  • and 14.1% 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 24 March 2021, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
635 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£279,563
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£440
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

78 Chesford Road, Luton, LU2 8DR has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 24 Mar 2021.

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 Mar 2011. The rating of C is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 5.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250 mm loft insulation to pitched, 270 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from very good to good.
  • The wall energy efficiency changing from good to average, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, filled cavity.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 20% 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, 270 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU2 8DR

22 nd / 28
Price Rank
3% lower than average
23 rd / 24
Size Rank
11% smaller than average
11 th / 24
Price Per Sq FT Rank
9% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU2 8DR , this house's estimated value ranks 22th out of 28. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 11th out of 24 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 23th out of 24 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£279,563
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+22 %
2 Mar 2020
£229,500
Leasehold
+70 %
22 Jul 2011
£135,000
Leasehold
+309.1 %
8 Oct 1996
£33,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 700 sq ft
sale price: £226,000
sale date: 4 Jun 2024
rooms: 4
size: 640 sq ft
sale price: £240,000
sale date: 8 Dec 2017
rooms: 4
size: 657 sq ft
sale price: £235,000
sale date: 15 May 2017
rooms: 4
size: 657 sq ft
sale price: £154,000
sale date: 7 Aug 2013
rooms: 4
size: 667 sq ft
sale price: £110,400
sale date: 28 Apr 2006

Data Sources

The property at 78 Chesford Road, Luton, LU2 8DR appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 2 Mar 2020. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 24 Mar 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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