78 Wilsden Avenue, Luton, LU1 5HP is a freehold terraced property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 872 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 £243,695 , which equates to approximately £280 per square foot. It was last sold on 4 Feb 2014 for £135,000. Since then, the value has increased by £108,695, representing a 80.5% increase, or approximately 6.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £243,695 is:

  • 13.2% lower than the average property price on Wilsden Avenue
  • 13.9% lower than the average in the LU1 5HP postcode area
  • and 21.1% 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 18 May 2022, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
872 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£243,695
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£280
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

78 Wilsden Avenue, Luton, LU1 5HP has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 18 May 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 23 Aug 2010, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 48.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from average to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation (assumed) to pitched, 75 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to average.
  • The windows were upgraded from partial double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in all fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 75 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU1 5HP

15 th / 32
Price Rank
14% lower than average
12 th / 23
Size Rank
2% smaller than average
10 th / 23
Price Per Sq FT Rank
12% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LU1 5HP , this house's estimated value ranks 15th out of 32. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 10th out of 23 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 12th out of 23 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£243,695
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+81 %
4 Feb 2014
£135,000
Leasehold
+4.7 %
21 Oct 2003
£129,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 829 sq ft
sale price: £309,000
sale date: 8 Mar 2024
rooms: 5
size: 872 sq ft
sale price: £236,000
sale date: 29 Feb 2024
rooms: 4
size: 786 sq ft
sale price: £275,000
sale date: 23 Apr 2021
rooms: 4
size: 883 sq ft
sale price: £240,000
sale date: 29 Mar 2021
rooms: 4
size: 969 sq ft
sale price: £221,000
sale date: 5 Nov 2019

Data Sources

The property at 78 Wilsden Avenue, Luton, LU1 5HP appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 4 Feb 2014. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 18 May 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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