78A Newark Road, Luton, LU4 8LF is a freehold detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 850 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 £307,057 , which equates to approximately £361 per square foot. It was last sold on 7 Apr 2014 for £170,000. Since then, the value has increased by £137,057, representing a 80.6% increase, or approximately 6.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £307,057 is:

  • 6.0% higher than the average property price on Newark Road
  • 5.7% higher than the average in the LU4 8LF postcode area
  • and 5.6% lower than the average price for Luton as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 8 October 2013, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in LU4 8LF

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached Bungalow
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
850 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£307,057
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£361
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

78A Newark Road, Luton, LU4 8LF has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 11 Oct 2013.

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 8 Oct 2013, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 20%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, limited insulation (assumed) to pitched, no insulation, changing energy efficiency from poor to very poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from average to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 78% 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
Roof
Pitched, no insulation
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to LU4 8LF

8 th / 16
Price Rank
6% higher than average
11 th / 12
Size Rank
14% smaller than average
3 rd / 12
Price Per Sq FT Rank
23% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU4 8LF , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 8th out of 16. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd out of 12 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 11th out of 12 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£307,057
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+81 %
7 Apr 2014
£170,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

79 Newark Road, Luton, LU4 8LF
rooms: 6
size: 1464 sq ft
sale price: £59,000
sale date: 24 Aug 2001
81 Newark Road, Luton, LU4 8LF
rooms: 6
size: 1044 sq ft
sale price: £150,000
sale date: 4 Nov 2013
73 Newark Road, Luton, LU4 8LF
rooms: 3
size: 635 sq ft
sale price: £265,000
sale date: 14 Apr 2020
85 Newark Road, Luton, LU4 8LF
rooms: 5
size: 1410 sq ft
sale price: £70,000
sale date: 25 Feb 1999
86 Newark Road, Luton, LU4 8LF
rooms: 5
size: 1098 sq ft
sale price: £140,000
sale date: 21 Aug 2009

Data Sources

The property at 78A Newark Road, Luton, LU4 8LF appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 7 Apr 2014. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 11 Oct 2013. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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