79 Dorrington Close, Luton, LU3 1XL is a freehold terraced property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 657 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 £212,590 , which equates to approximately £324 per square foot. It was last sold on 17 Dec 2012 for £111,000. Since then, the value has increased by £101,590, representing a 91.5% increase, or approximately 7.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £212,590 is:

  • 7.0% lower than the average property price on Dorrington Close
  • 2.6% higher than the average in the LU3 1XL postcode area
  • and 34.7% 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 8 September 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
657 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£212,590
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£324
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

79 Dorrington Close, Luton, LU3 1XL has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 8 Sep 2014.

This property is heated by gas room heaters. It is connected to mains gas. A standard tariff electric immersion heater is used to provide hot water. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 16 Jul 2014. The rating of E remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 32.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from room heaters, electric to room heaters, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from very poor to average.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 50 mm loft insulation to pitched, limited insulation (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (poor).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed), improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
Heating Type
Room heaters, mains gas
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, standard tariff
Very Poor
Roof
Pitched, limited insulation (assumed)
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to LU3 1XL

17 th / 42
Price Rank
3% higher than average
3 rd / 39
Size Rank
19% bigger than average
34 th / 39
Price Per Sq FT Rank
14% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LU3 1XL , this house's estimated value ranks 17th out of 42. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 34th out of 39 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 3rd out of 39 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£212,590
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+92 %
17 Dec 2012
£111,000
Leasehold
+103.7 %
30 May 2000
£54,500
Leasehold
+81.7 %
27 Sep 1996
£30,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 581 sq ft
sale price: £216,000
sale date: 13 Dec 2024
rooms: 3
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £235,000
sale date: 2 Sep 2024
rooms: 3
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £210,000
sale date: 2 Jun 2021
rooms: 3
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £185,000
sale date: 28 May 2021
rooms: 3
size: 560 sq ft
sale price: £165,000
sale date: 16 Sep 2019

Data Sources

The property at 79 Dorrington Close, Luton, LU3 1XL appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 17 Dec 2012. It also has four Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 8 Sep 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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