81 Harcourt Street, Luton, LU1 3QJ is a freehold terraced property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 700 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £178,170 , which equates to approximately £255 per square foot. It was last sold on 7 Dec 1999 for £38,000. Since then, the value has increased by £140,170, representing a 368.9% increase, or approximately 14.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £178,170 is:

  • 32.2% lower than the average property price on Harcourt Street
  • 33.3% lower than the average in the LU1 3QJ postcode area
  • and 45.3% 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 5 February 2025, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
700 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£178,170
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£255
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

81 Harcourt Street, Luton, LU1 3QJ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 5 Feb 2025.

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 27 Feb 2015. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 19.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation (assumed) to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU1 3QJ

32 nd / 32
Price Rank
33% lower than average
19 th / 24
Size Rank
18% smaller than average
23 rd / 24
Price Per Sq FT Rank
19% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LU1 3QJ , this house's estimated value ranks 32th out of 32. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 23th out of 24 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 19th out of 24 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£178,170
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+369 %
7 Dec 1999
£38,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 657 sq ft
sale price: £215,000
sale date: 8 Dec 2023
rooms: 4
size: 710 sq ft
sale price: £201,000
sale date: 6 Jul 2023
rooms: 4
size: 775 sq ft
sale price: £210,000
sale date: 8 Feb 2021
rooms: 4
size: 667 sq ft
sale price: £150,000
sale date: 7 Jun 2018
rooms: 4
size: 743 sq ft
sale price: £170,000
sale date: 21 Oct 2016

Data Sources

The property at 81 Harcourt Street, Luton, LU1 3QJ appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 7 Dec 1999. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 5 Feb 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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