8 Orpington Close, Luton, LU4 0PY is a freehold terraced property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 1,238 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £261,579 , which equates to approximately £211 per square foot. It was last sold on 12 Nov 2013 for £140,000. Since then, the value has increased by £121,579, representing a 86.8% increase, or approximately 7.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £261,579 is:

  • 12.8% lower than the average property price on Orpington Close
  • 8.3% lower than the average in the LU4 0PY postcode area
  • and 19.6% 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 1 September 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
1238 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£261,579
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£211
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

8 Orpington Close, Luton, LU4 0PY has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 1 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 main heating system. The windows have partial double glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 10 Mar 2014, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 13.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from average to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 25 mm loft insulation to pitched, no insulation, changing energy efficiency from poor to very poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from average to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 35% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 45% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, no insulation
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Partial double glazing
Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 45% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to LU4 0PY

12 th / 12
Price Rank
8% lower than average
3 rd / 7
Size Rank
9% bigger than average
6 th / 7
Price Per Sq FT Rank
16% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LU4 0PY , this house's estimated value ranks 12th out of 12. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 6th out of 7 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 7 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£261,579
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+87 %
12 Nov 2013
£140,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

7 Orpington Close, Luton, LU4 0PY
rooms: 6
size: 1356 sq ft
sale price: £260,500
sale date: 4 Mar 2021

Data Sources

The property at 8 Orpington Close, Luton, LU4 0PY appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 12 Nov 2013. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 1 Sep 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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