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    42 Shirley Road

    42, SHIRLEY ROAD, LUTON, LUTON, LU1 1NZ

    This terraced freehold property on Shirley Road last sold in January 2007 for £147,500. Based on price growth in the LU1 district since then, its estimated current value is £264,119 — placing it in the 41st percentile nationally and the 45th percentile within LU1. The property covers 90 m² (969 sq ft), giving an estimated value of £2,935 per m². The EPC rating is D, with a potential rating of B.

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    Type

    Terraced

    Tenure

    Freehold

    Floor Area

    969 sq ft

    90 m²

    Last Sale Price

    £147,500

    Jan 2007

    Estimated Valuation

    £264,119

    Est. £/sq ft

    £273/sq ft

    £2,935/m²

    Property Details

    TypeTerraced
    TenureFreehold
    Built formMid-Terrace
    Construction ageEngland and Wales: 1900-1929
    Habitable rooms5
    Main fuelmains gas (not community)
    EPC currentD
    EPC potentialB
    Floor area969 sq ft (90 m²)
    EPC dateMay 2021
    WallsSolid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
    HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas

    Transaction History

    19 Jan 2007

    £147,500

    16 Jul 2003

    £108,000

    5 Jun 2002

    £85,000

    Key Metrics

    Estimated valuation£264,119
    Value per sq ft / m²£273/sq ft (£2,935/m²)
    Estimated gross yieldNot available
    Implied monthly rentNot available
    LU1 district percentile45th percentile
    National percentile41st percentile

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    District Context — LU1

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    LU1 covers Luton town centre and its immediate surroundings in Bedfordshire, positioned north of London on the main transport corridor. It is a densely populated urban area with a diverse, younger demographic and a strong private rental market.

    Average Property Price - LU1

    £304,412

    45

    National percentile

    12 month avg at 31 Aug 2026

    Average Net Household Income - LU1

    £19,025

    2

    National percentile

    2023 census data

    10-Year Annualised Price Growth - LU1

    3.6%

    71

    National percentile

    Estimate at 31 Aug 2026

    10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - LU

    3.9%

    55

    National percentile

    Estimate at 31 Aug 2026

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