8, Buchanan Court Buchanan Drive, Luton, LU2 0SA is a leasehold flat built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 570 square feet of living space. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £183,114 , which equates to approximately £321 per square foot. It was last sold on 30 Apr 2019 for £169,000. Since then, the value has increased by £14,114, representing a 8.4% increase, or approximately 1.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £183,114 is:

  • 30.7% lower than the average property price on Buchanan Drive
  • 6.2% higher than the average in the LU2 0SA postcode area
  • and 43.7% lower than the average price for Luton as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (2 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 6 January 2022, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
570 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£183,114
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£321
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

8, Buchanan Court Buchanan Drive, Luton, LU2 0SA has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 6 Jan 2022.

This property uses electric room heaters as its main heating source. 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 19 Dec 2013, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to E, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 25%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, standard tariff
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU2 0SA

1 st / 12
Price Rank
6% higher than average
3 rd / 12
Size Rank
2% bigger than average
1 st / 12
Price Per Sq FT Rank
5% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU2 0SA , this flat's estimated value ranks 1st out of 12. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st 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 3rd out of 12 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£183,114
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+8 %
30 Apr 2019
£169,000
Leasehold
-4.5 %
8 Mar 2016
£177,000
Leasehold
+119.9 %
27 Oct 2011
£80,500
Leasehold
-14.4 %
16 Apr 2004
£94,000
Leasehold
+45.8 %
10 Apr 2002
£64,450
Leasehold
+74.2 %
17 Jul 1998
£37,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 527 sq ft
sale price: £150,000
sale date: 22 Jan 2021
rooms: 3
size: 560 sq ft
sale price: £143,500
sale date: 8 Jun 2020
rooms: 3
size: 560 sq ft
sale price: £170,000
sale date: 14 Sep 2018
rooms: 3
size: 560 sq ft
sale price: £175,000
sale date: 25 Jul 2017
rooms: 3
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £163,000
sale date: 28 Feb 2017

Data Sources

The property at 8, Buchanan Court Buchanan Drive, Luton, LU2 0SA appears six times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 30 Apr 2019. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 6 Jan 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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