8 Chiltern Rise, Luton, LU1 5HF is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 861 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 £293,194 , which equates to approximately £340 per square foot. It was last sold on 8 Oct 2004 for £146,000. Since then, the value has increased by £147,194, representing a 100.8% increase, or approximately 4.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £293,194 is:

  • 12.1% higher than the average property price on Chiltern Rise
  • 17.6% higher than the average in the LU1 5HF postcode area
  • and 5.1% 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 8 March 2024, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
861 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£293,194
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£340
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

8 Chiltern Rise, Luton, LU1 5HF has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 8 Mar 2024.

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 13 Feb 2014, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 63%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation (assumed) to pitched, 270 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed) to solid brick, with external insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from single glazed to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 38% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 270 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, with external insulation
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU1 5HF

9 th / 28
Price Rank
18% higher than average
16 th / 26
Size Rank
2% bigger than average
8 th / 26
Price Per Sq FT Rank
15% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU1 5HF , this house's estimated value ranks 9th out of 28. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 8th out of 26 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 26 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£293,194
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+101 %
8 Oct 2004
£146,000
Leasehold
+151.7 %
8 Jun 1999
£58,000
Leasehold
+29 %
29 Nov 1996
£44,950
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 786 sq ft
sale price: £275,000
sale date: 30 Aug 2024
rooms: 5
size: 936 sq ft
sale price: £245,000
sale date: 10 Dec 2020
rooms: 5
size: 926 sq ft
sale price: £235,000
sale date: 4 May 2018
rooms: 5
size: 904 sq ft
sale price: £215,000
sale date: 25 Sep 2015
rooms: 5
size: 958 sq ft
sale price: £119,000
sale date: 24 Nov 2010

Data Sources

The property at 8 Chiltern Rise, Luton, LU1 5HF appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 8 Oct 2004. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 8 Mar 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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