8 The Ridings, Luton, LU3 1BY is a freehold terraced property built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 570 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £218,222 , which equates to approximately £382 per square foot. It was last sold on 27 Jun 2001 for £60,000. Since then, the value has increased by £158,222, representing a 263.7% increase, or approximately 10.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £218,222 is:

  • 41.7% higher than the average property price on The Ridings
  • 36.2% higher than the average in the LU3 1BY postcode area
  • and 29.4% lower than the average price for Luton as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 2 February 2024, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in LU3 1BY

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
570 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£218,222
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£382
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

8 The Ridings, Luton, LU3 1BY has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 2 Feb 2024.

This property uses electric room heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 1 Oct 2018. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 12.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric storage heaters to room heaters, electric, changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from average to poor, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150 mm loft insulation to pitched, 270 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • 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, off-peak
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 270 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU3 1BY

8 th / 59
Price Rank
36% higher than average
24 th / 55
Size Rank
5% bigger than average
5 th / 55
Price Per Sq FT Rank
30% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU3 1BY , this house's estimated value ranks 8th out of 59. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 5th out of 55 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 24th out of 55 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£218,222
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+264 %
27 Jun 2001
£60,000
Leasehold
+11.1 %
11 Jul 2000
£54,000
Leasehold
+24.1 %
21 Sep 1998
£43,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

71 The Ridings, Luton, LU3 1BY
rooms: 4
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £155,000
sale date: 13 Dec 2019
3 The Ridings, Luton, LU3 1BY
rooms: 4
size: 560 sq ft
sale price: £188,000
sale date: 6 Jun 2019
17 The Ridings, Luton, LU3 1BY
rooms: 4
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £120,000
sale date: 30 Oct 2012
1 The Ridings, Luton, LU3 1BY
rooms: 4
size: 560 sq ft
sale price: £100,000
sale date: 24 Sep 2012
4 The Ridings, Luton, LU3 1BY
rooms: 4
size: 560 sq ft
sale price: £114,000
sale date: 30 Sep 2011

Data Sources

The property at 8 The Ridings, Luton, LU3 1BY appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 27 Jun 2001. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 2 Feb 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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