85 Somerset Avenue, Luton, LU2 0PL is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 872 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 £308,000 , which equates to approximately £353 per square foot. It was last sold on 31 Jan 2011 for £152,000. Since then, the value has increased by £156,000, representing a 102.6% increase, or approximately 6.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £308,000 is:

  • 9.6% lower than the average property price on Somerset Avenue
  • 7.9% lower than the average in the LU2 0PL postcode area
  • and 5.4% lower than the average price for Luton as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 9 March 2010, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in LU2 0PL

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
872 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£308,000
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£353
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

85 Somerset Avenue, Luton, LU2 0PL has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 25 Jun 2020.

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 9 Mar 2010, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 48.8%.

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 gas multipoint to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from average to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (very good).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU2 0PL

31 st / 35
Price Rank
8% lower than average
14 th / 27
Size Rank
3% smaller than average
22 nd / 27
Price Per Sq FT Rank
5% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LU2 0PL , this house's estimated value ranks 31th out of 35. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 22th 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 14th out of 27 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£308,000
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+103 %
31 Jan 2011
£152,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

55 Somerset Avenue, Luton, LU2 0PL
rooms: 4
size: 840 sq ft
sale price: £345,000
sale date: 23 Jun 2023
57 Somerset Avenue, Luton, LU2 0PL
rooms: 4
size: 893 sq ft
sale price: £350,000
sale date: 16 Dec 2022
53 Somerset Avenue, Luton, LU2 0PL
rooms: 4
size: 829 sq ft
sale price: £349,500
sale date: 12 Sep 2022
47 Somerset Avenue, Luton, LU2 0PL
rooms: 4
size: 818 sq ft
sale price: £325,000
sale date: 18 Feb 2022
51 Somerset Avenue, Luton, LU2 0PL
rooms: 5
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £325,000
sale date: 16 Dec 2021

Data Sources

The property at 85 Somerset Avenue, Luton, LU2 0PL appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 31 Jan 2011. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 25 Jun 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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