83 Dorrington Close, Luton, LU3 1XL is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 517 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 £217,887 , which equates to approximately £422 per square foot. It was last sold on 16 Sep 2016 for £170,000. Since then, the value has increased by £47,887, representing a 28.2% increase, or approximately 3.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £217,887 is:

  • 4.7% lower than the average property price on Dorrington Close
  • 5.2% higher than the average in the LU3 1XL postcode area
  • and 33.0% lower than the average price for Luton as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 13 July 2023, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
517 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£217,887
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£422
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

83 Dorrington Close, Luton, LU3 1XL has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 13 Jul 2023.

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 13 Jul 2009. The rating of C remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 5.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU3 1XL

2 nd / 42
Price Rank
5% higher than average
37 th / 39
Size Rank
7% smaller than average
2 nd / 39
Price Per Sq FT Rank
13% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU3 1XL , this house's estimated value ranks 2nd out of 42. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 39 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 37th out of 39 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£217,887
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+28 %
16 Sep 2016
£170,000
Leasehold
+88.9 %
30 Sep 2002
£89,995
Leasehold
+195.1 %
28 Apr 1995
£30,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 527 sq ft
sale price: £180,000
sale date: 31 Jan 2025
rooms: 2
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £185,000
sale date: 7 Jun 2021
rooms: 3
size: 560 sq ft
sale price: £116,000
sale date: 23 Jun 2006
rooms: 3
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £119,500
sale date: 18 Oct 2005
rooms: 3
size: 517 sq ft
sale price: £112,000
sale date: 12 Mar 2005

Data Sources

The property at 83 Dorrington Close, Luton, LU3 1XL appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 16 Sep 2016. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 13 Jul 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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