81 Humberstone Road, Luton, LU4 9SR is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,087 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 £349,556 , which equates to approximately £322 per square foot. It was last sold on 7 Sep 2012 for £176,000. Since then, the value has increased by £173,556, representing a 98.6% increase, or approximately 7.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £349,556 is:

  • 6.2% lower than the average property price on Humberstone Road
  • 2.8% lower than the average in the LU4 9SR postcode area
  • and 7.4% higher than the average price for Luton as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 inspections). 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 9 February 2017, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1087 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£349,556
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£322
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

81 Humberstone Road, Luton, LU4 9SR has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 9 Feb 2017.

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 4 Sep 2009, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 78.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from room heaters, mains gas to boiler and radiators, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, standard tariff to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from very poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 70% of fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with efficiency changing from very good to very poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to LU4 9SR

29 th / 34
Price Rank
3% lower than average
7 th / 27
Size Rank
11% bigger than average
24 th / 27
Price Per Sq FT Rank
12% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LU4 9SR , this house's estimated value ranks 29th out of 34. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 24th out of 27 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 7th out of 27 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£349,556
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+99 %
7 Sep 2012
£176,000
Leasehold
+17.3 %
11 Sep 2009
£150,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 969 sq ft
sale price: £380,000
sale date: 29 Nov 2024
rooms: 5
size: 980 sq ft
sale price: £390,000
sale date: 1 Aug 2022
rooms: 5
size: 1029 sq ft
sale price: £300,000
sale date: 21 Jul 2020
rooms: 5
size: 1109 sq ft
sale price: £206,500
sale date: 5 Sep 2014
rooms: 4
size: 1112 sq ft
sale price: £185,000
sale date: 31 Aug 2012

Data Sources

The property at 81 Humberstone Road, Luton, LU4 9SR appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 7 Sep 2012. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 9 Feb 2017. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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