Flat 7, 4 Downs Road, Luton, LU1 1QR is a leasehold flat built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 388 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 £188,938 , which equates to approximately £488 per square foot. It was last sold on 18 Oct 2007 for £139,500. Since then, the value has increased by £49,438, representing a 35.4% increase, or approximately 2.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £188,938 is:

  • 12.8% higher than the average property price on Downs Road
  • 26.9% lower than the average in the LU1 1QR postcode area
  • and 41.9% lower than the average price for Luton as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 9 November 2020, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
388 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£188,938
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£488
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

Flat 7, 4 Downs Road, Luton, LU1 1QR has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 9 Nov 2020.

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

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 23 Jul 2010, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 20%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from (another dwelling above) to pitched, no insulation (assumed), improving energy efficiency from n/a to very poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from solid brick, with internal insulation to cavity wall, with internal insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The windows were upgraded from partial double glazing to single glazed.
  • 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
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, with internal insulation
Good
Windows
Single glazed
Very Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU1 1QR

32 nd / 52
Price Rank
27% lower than average
34 th / 38
Size Rank
43% smaller than average
7 th / 38
Price Per Sq FT Rank
29% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU1 1QR , this flat's estimated value ranks 32th out of 52. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 7th out of 38 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 34th out of 38 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£188,938
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+35 %
18 Oct 2007
£139,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 334 sq ft
sale price: £115,000
sale date: 13 Aug 2021
rooms: 2
size: 441 sq ft
sale price: £105,000
sale date: 8 Feb 2019
rooms: 2
size: 431 sq ft
sale price: £43,000
sale date: 22 Jun 2010
rooms: 2
size: 355 sq ft
sale price: £110,000
sale date: 12 Sep 2008
rooms: 2
size: 398 sq ft
sale price: £115,000
sale date: 14 Dec 2005

Data Sources

The property at Flat 7, 4 Downs Road, Luton, LU1 1QR appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 18 Oct 2007. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 9 Nov 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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