96 Abbey Drive, Luton, LU2 0LQ is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 893 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 £309,097 , which equates to approximately £346 per square foot. It was last sold on 31 Aug 2018 for £260,000. Since then, the value has increased by £49,097, representing a 18.9% increase, or approximately 2.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £309,097 is:

  • 1.0% higher than the average property price on Abbey Drive
  • 1.1% lower than the average in the LU2 0LQ postcode area
  • and 5.0% lower 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 27 April 2010, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
893 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£309,097
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£346
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

96 Abbey Drive, Luton, LU2 0LQ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 7 Aug 2017.

This property uses electric storage heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 27 Apr 2010, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 38.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from poor to average, while the heating system type remained the same (electric storage heaters).
  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from very poor to average, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU2 0LQ

15 th / 25
Price Rank
1% lower than average
16 th / 20
Size Rank
13% smaller than average
9 th / 20
Price Per Sq FT Rank
13% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU2 0LQ , this house's estimated value ranks 15th out of 25. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 9th out of 20 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 16th out of 20 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£309,097
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+19 %
31 Aug 2018
£260,000
Leasehold
+85.7 %
12 Nov 2010
£140,000
Leasehold
+12 %
28 Nov 2008
£125,000
Leasehold
+8.7 %
22 Oct 2008
£115,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 893 sq ft
sale price: £300,000
sale date: 21 Sep 2023
rooms: 4
size: 915 sq ft
sale price: £332,000
sale date: 12 Nov 2022
rooms: 4
size: 904 sq ft
sale price: £240,000
sale date: 28 Jun 2021
rooms: 4
size: 904 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 19 Jul 2019
rooms: 4
size: 904 sq ft
sale price: £267,000
sale date: 5 Oct 2018

Data Sources

The property at 96 Abbey Drive, Luton, LU2 0LQ appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 31 Aug 2018. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 7 Aug 2017. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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