8 Thrales Close, Luton, LU3 3RS is a freehold terraced property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 1,227 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 £253,261 , which equates to approximately £206 per square foot. It was last sold on 22 Dec 2014 for £155,000. Since then, the value has increased by £98,261, representing a 63.4% increase, or approximately 5.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £253,261 is:

  • 10.4% higher than the average property price on Thrales Close
  • 5.6% higher than the average in the LU3 3RS postcode area
  • and 18.0% 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 7 October 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
1227 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£253,261
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£206
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

8 Thrales Close, Luton, LU3 3RS has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 7 Oct 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 are single glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 16 Jul 2014, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 8.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The wall construction or insulation changed from timber frame, as built, partial insulation (assumed) to system built, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The windows were upgraded from fully double glazed to single glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 64% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 77% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Very Good
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
System built, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Single glazed
Very Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 77% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU3 3RS

5 th / 16
Price Rank
6% higher than average
1 st / 11
Size Rank
39% bigger than average
11 th / 11
Price Per Sq FT Rank
24% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LU3 3RS , this house's estimated value ranks 5th out of 16. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 11th out of 11 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 1st out of 11 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£253,261
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+63 %
22 Dec 2014
£155,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1087 sq ft
sale price: £230,000
sale date: 21 Feb 2018
rooms: 7
size: 1206 sq ft
sale price: £160,000
sale date: 15 May 2015

Data Sources

The property at 8 Thrales Close, Luton, LU3 3RS appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 22 Dec 2014. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 7 Oct 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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