8 Whitchurch Close, Luton, LU2 9RH is a freehold detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 915 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £400,874 , which equates to approximately £438 per square foot. It was last sold on 20 Jan 2017 for £325,000. Since then, the value has increased by £75,874, representing a 23.3% increase, or approximately 2.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £400,874 is:

  • 5.7% lower than the average property price on Whitchurch Close
  • 1.5% lower than the average in the LU2 9RH postcode area
  • and 23.2% 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 12 July 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in LU2 9RH

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
915 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£400,874
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£438
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

8 Whitchurch Close, Luton, LU2 9RH has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 12 Jul 2016.

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 1 May 2014. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 6.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • 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, 75 mm loft insulation to pitched, 270 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 44% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from good to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 270 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 44% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to LU2 9RH

10 th / 12
Price Rank
2% lower than average
3 rd / 6
Size Rank
13% smaller than average
3 rd / 6
Price Per Sq FT Rank
13% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU2 9RH , this house's estimated value ranks 10th out of 12. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd out of 6 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 3rd out of 6 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£400,874
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+23 %
20 Jan 2017
£325,000
Leasehold
+55.5 %
27 Aug 2004
£209,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

6 Whitchurch Close, Luton, LU2 9RH
rooms: 6
size: 854 sq ft
sale price: £286,000
sale date: 19 May 2017
3 Whitchurch Close, Luton, LU2 9RH
rooms: 5
size: 883 sq ft
sale price: £227,000
sale date: 14 Aug 2014
4 Whitchurch Close, Luton, LU2 9RH
rooms: 5
size: 1012 sq ft
sale price: £136,000
sale date: 31 Aug 2001

Data Sources

The property at 8 Whitchurch Close, Luton, LU2 9RH appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 20 Jan 2017. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 12 Jul 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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