Flat 5, 78 Hastings Street, Luton, LU1 5BH is a leasehold flat built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 334 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £124,511 , which equates to approximately £373 per square foot. It was last sold on 7 Apr 2017 for £122,000. Since then, the value has increased by £2,511, representing a 2.1% increase, or approximately 0.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £124,511 is:

  • 48.4% lower than the average property price on Hastings Street
  • 42.2% lower than the average in the LU1 5BH postcode area
  • and 59.7% lower than the average price for Luton as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 8 October 2019, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in LU1 5BH

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
334 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£124,511
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£373
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

Flat 5, 78 Hastings Street, Luton, LU1 5BH has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 8 Oct 2019.

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 19 Aug 2009, when the property was rated B. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 19.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, insulated (assumed) to pitched, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to very poor.
  • The wall energy efficiency changing from very good to good, with the construction or insulation remaining solid brick, with internal insulation.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Solid brick, with internal insulation
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU1 5BH

18 th / 19
Price Rank
42% lower than average
16 th / 16
Size Rank
52% smaller than average
4 th / 16
Price Per Sq FT Rank
20% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU1 5BH , this flat's estimated value ranks 18th out of 19. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 4th out of 16 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 16th out of 16 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£124,511
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+2 %
7 Apr 2017
£122,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

Flat 4, 78 Hastings Street, Luton, LU1 5BH
rooms: 4
size: 517 sq ft
sale price: £145,000
sale date: 3 Jan 2025
Flat 2, 78 Hastings Street, Luton, LU1 5BH
rooms: 3
size: 1023 sq ft
sale price: £135,000
sale date: 19 Oct 2018
Flat 3, 78 Hastings Street, Luton, LU1 5BH
rooms: 2
size: 558 sq ft
sale price: £115,000
sale date: 7 Dec 2016
Flat 1, 78 Hastings Street, Luton, LU1 5BH
rooms: 3
size: 753 sq ft
sale price: £109,000
sale date: 2 Feb 2007
76 Hastings Street, Luton, LU1 5BH
rooms: 3
size: 564 sq ft
sale price: £160,665
sale date: 4 Apr 2016

Data Sources

The property at Flat 5, 78 Hastings Street, Luton, LU1 5BH appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 7 Apr 2017. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 8 Oct 2019. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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