8 Ludlow Avenue, Luton, LU1 3RW is a freehold detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 1,539 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £559,014 , which equates to approximately £363 per square foot. It was last sold on 15 Feb 2019 for £490,000. Since then, the value has increased by £69,014, representing a 14.1% increase, or approximately 2.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £559,014 is:

  • 34.0% lower than the average property price on Ludlow Avenue
  • 31.7% lower than the average in the LU1 3RW postcode area
  • and 80.9% higher 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 30 October 2017, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached Bungalow
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
1539 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£559,014
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£363
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

8 Ludlow Avenue, Luton, LU1 3RW has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 30 Oct 2017.

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 have partial double glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 21 Sep 2010, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 36.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to very poor.
  • 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 good.
  • The windows were upgraded from mostly secondary glazing to partial double glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 30% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 78% of 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, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Partial double glazing
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 78% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU1 3RW

39 th / 41
Price Rank
32% lower than average
23 rd / 35
Size Rank
18% smaller than average
31 st / 35
Price Per Sq FT Rank
17% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LU1 3RW , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 39th out of 41. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 31th out of 35 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 23th out of 35 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£559,014
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+14 %
15 Feb 2019
£490,000
Leasehold
+75 %
19 Nov 2010
£280,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 7
size: 1356 sq ft
sale price: £525,000
sale date: 7 May 2020
rooms: 8
size: 1722 sq ft
sale price: £672,500
sale date: 5 Aug 2019
rooms: 7
size: 1507 sq ft
sale price: £468,000
sale date: 17 Mar 2017
rooms: 6
size: 1345 sq ft
sale price: £499,999
sale date: 4 Sep 2013
rooms: 6
size: 1397 sq ft
sale price: £335,000
sale date: 29 Nov 2011

Data Sources

The property at 8 Ludlow Avenue, Luton, LU1 3RW appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 15 Feb 2019. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 30 Oct 2017. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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