8 The Larches, Luton, LU2 7PX is a leasehold flat built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 538 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £151,575 , which equates to approximately £282 per square foot. It was last sold on 30 Jun 2006 for £99,000. Since then, the value has increased by £52,575, representing a 53.1% increase, or approximately 2.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £151,575 is:

  • 21.3% lower than the average property price on The Larches
  • 18.0% lower than the average in the LU2 7PX postcode area
  • and 53.4% 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 31 May 2024, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
538 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£151,575
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£282
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

8 The Larches, Luton, LU2 7PX has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 31 May 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 10 Feb 2014. The rating of C remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 1.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from poor to very poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU2 7PX

57 th / 62
Price Rank
18% lower than average
58 th / 61
Size Rank
19% smaller than average
27 th / 61
Price Per Sq FT Rank
1% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU2 7PX , this flat's estimated value ranks 57th out of 62. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 27th out of 61 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 58th out of 61 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£151,575
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+53 %
30 Jun 2006
£99,000
Leasehold
+15.1 %
19 Dec 2003
£86,000
Leasehold
+1.1 %
28 Mar 2003
£85,050
Leasehold
+286.6 %
29 Nov 1996
£22,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 581 sq ft
sale price: £190,000
sale date: 4 Oct 2024
rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £178,000
sale date: 25 May 2018
rooms: 3
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £124,500
sale date: 16 May 2014
rooms: 3
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £67,000
sale date: 15 Nov 2001
rooms: 2
size: 517 sq ft
sale price: £42,000
sale date: 11 Sep 2000

Data Sources

The property at 8 The Larches, Luton, LU2 7PX appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 30 Jun 2006. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 31 May 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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