78 Third Avenue, Luton, LU3 3ES is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 560 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 £198,291 , which equates to approximately £354 per square foot. It was last sold on 21 Feb 2014 for £107,500. Since then, the value has increased by £90,791, representing a 84.5% increase, or approximately 7.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £198,291 is:

  • 18.8% lower than the average property price on Third Avenue
  • 20.8% lower than the average in the LU3 3ES postcode area
  • and 35.8% lower than the average price for Luton as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 inspections). 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 22 October 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
560 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£198,291
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£354
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

78 Third Avenue, Luton, LU3 3ES has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 22 Oct 2025.

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 mostly double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 19 Feb 2014. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 8.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 11% of fixed outlets to good lighting efficiency, with efficiency improving from poor to 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, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Mostly double glazing
Average
Lighting
Good lighting efficiency
Good

Compared to LU3 3ES

23 rd / 50
Price Rank
21% lower than average
31 st / 37
Size Rank
15% smaller than average
2 nd / 37
Price Per Sq FT Rank
7% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LU3 3ES , this house's estimated value ranks 23th out of 50. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 37 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 31th out of 37 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£198,291
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+84 %
21 Feb 2014
£107,500
Leasehold
+121.6 %
17 Jul 1998
£48,500
Leasehold
+47 %
21 Jun 1996
£33,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £265,000
sale date: 15 Dec 2022
rooms: 3
size: 527 sq ft
sale price: £280,000
sale date: 21 Oct 2022
rooms: 4
size: 538 sq ft
sale price: £245,000
sale date: 11 Aug 2022
rooms: 3
size: 517 sq ft
sale price: £200,000
sale date: 27 Jan 2022
rooms: 3
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £222,000
sale date: 10 May 2021

Data Sources

The property at 78 Third Avenue, Luton, LU3 3ES appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 21 Feb 2014. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 22 Oct 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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