Flat 17, Lakeview New Bedford Road, Luton, LU3 1NB is a leasehold flat built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 581 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £162,059 , which equates to approximately £279 per square foot. It was last sold on 7 Aug 2009 for £95,000. Since then, the value has increased by £67,059, representing a 70.6% increase, or approximately 4.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £162,059 is:

  • 58.1% lower than the average property price on New Bedford Road
  • 7.6% lower than the average in the LU3 1NB postcode area
  • and 50.2% 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 rented both times. This suggests the property has often been rented out, which may indicate use as an investment or buy-to-let.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 20 May 2025, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
581 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£162,059
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£279
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

Flat 17, Lakeview New Bedford Road, Luton, LU3 1NB has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 20 May 2025.

This property uses electric room 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 11 Jun 2021, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 51%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from flat, limited insulation (assumed) to (another dwelling above), changing energy efficiency from very poor to n/a.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU3 1NB

7 th / 15
Price Rank
8% lower than average
9 th / 15
Size Rank
0% same size than average
7 th / 15
Price Per Sq FT Rank
8% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LU3 1NB , this flat's estimated value ranks 7th out of 15. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 7th out of 15 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 9th out of 15 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£162,059
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+71 %
7 Aug 2009
£95,000
Leasehold
+143.6 %
28 Feb 1995
£39,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 560 sq ft
sale price: £170,000
sale date: 30 Sep 2022
rooms: 3
size: 624 sq ft
sale price: £178,000
sale date: 28 Apr 2022
rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £164,500
sale date: 5 Jan 2021
rooms: 3
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £166,000
sale date: 17 Nov 2020
rooms: 3
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £160,000
sale date: 24 May 2019

Data Sources

The property at Flat 17, Lakeview New Bedford Road, Luton, LU3 1NB appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 7 Aug 2009. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 20 May 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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