79 Oak Road, Luton, LU4 8AA is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 743 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 £232,243 , which equates to approximately £313 per square foot. It was last sold on 20 Dec 2013 for £125,000. Since then, the value has increased by £107,243, representing a 85.8% increase, or approximately 7.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £232,243 is:

  • 15.3% higher than the average property price on Oak Road
  • 12.9% higher than the average in the LU4 8AA postcode area
  • and 28.6% lower than the average price for Luton as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. 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 15 September 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
743 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£232,243
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£313
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

79 Oak Road, Luton, LU4 8AA has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 15 Sep 2014.

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 the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 1 Oct 2012. The rating of E is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 2.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from average to poor, while the system remained as from main system, no cylinder thermostat.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 44% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 25% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (average).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 25% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to LU4 8AA

14 th / 38
Price Rank
13% higher than average
16 th / 29
Size Rank
5% smaller than average
8 th / 29
Price Per Sq FT Rank
19% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU4 8AA , this house's estimated value ranks 14th out of 38. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 8th out of 29 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 16th out of 29 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£232,243
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+86 %
20 Dec 2013
£125,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 753 sq ft
sale price: £240,000
sale date: 24 Jul 2023
rooms: 5
size: 775 sq ft
sale price: £230,000
sale date: 9 Apr 2021
rooms: 4
size: 721 sq ft
sale price: £150,000
sale date: 23 Apr 2020
rooms: 4
size: 700 sq ft
sale price: £180,000
sale date: 6 Dec 2019
rooms: 5
size: 753 sq ft
sale price: £182,000
sale date: 4 May 2018

Data Sources

The property at 79 Oak Road, Luton, LU4 8AA appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 20 Dec 2013. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 15 Sep 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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