Downs Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1
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Downs Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1

By Taylors Estate Agents

£ 160,000

Reviews

2 out of 5 stars

Taylors Estate Agents says ..

CHAIN FREE Two bedroom first floor apartment now available within walking distance of the Town Centre. The property boasts a lease with over 900 years remaining. A good size apartment with two double bedrooms. The property briefly comprises entrance hall, large lounge/diner...

Property Oracle says ..

This two-bedroom apartment in Luton, situated on Downs Road, presents a mixed bag of advantages and disadvantages. The property’s location is its strongest asset, with proximity to Luton town centre, train station, and several schools. This makes it attractive for both owner-occupiers and investors, particularly those seeking convenience.

However, the provided photographs reveal that the property is in need of some modernisation. The kitchen and bathroom in particular appear dated and could benefit from significant renovation. While this may represent an opportunity for buyers to personalize the space, it also adds to the upfront costs associated with the purchase.

The absence of any outdoor space, such as a garden or balcony is a notable drawback. In the UK housing market, gardens are a highly sought-after feature, especially for families. This absence is likely to reduce the appeal to a segment of potential buyers.

The lack of sufficient data on the property’s square footage and plot size prevents a definitive conclusion about value per square foot, which would allow for a more refined appraisal. Though, based on the given price of nearby properties, the listed price of £160,000 is within a reasonable range. The final price will likely depend on negotiations and the buyer’s willingness to invest in renovations.

Therefore, we give this property 5 / 10. *Disclaimer: This is our option and does constitute a recommendation or financial advice. Do your own research. *

Price
7
Condition
5
Location
7
Land
1
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
0
Sqft (est)
585.56

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Metrics Year-on-Year

Average area value
279,877.00 £
Decreased by 1.23 %
from 283,358.00 £
Est sale value
214,900.52 £
Increased by 21.12 %
from 177,424.68 £
Average area rental value
1,053.00 £/mo
Decreased by 7.39 %
from 1,137.00 £/mo
Est letting value
585.56 £/mo
Unchanged by 0.00 %
from 585.56 £/mo
Est rental Yield
4.51 %
Decreased by 6.43 %
from 4.82 %
Crime Rate
4.00 %
Unchanged by 0.00 %
from 4.00 %

Agent Activity

  • Taylors Estate Agents created the listing.

Nearby Schools

NameTypeOfstedDistance
Dallow Primary SchoolAcademy Sponsor LedGood0.33 KM
Flying Start West Children'S CentreChildren's Centre0.33 KM
Rothesay Nursery & Children'S CentreChildren's Centre Linked Site0.62 KM
Rothesay Nursery SchoolLocal Authority Nursery SchoolGood0.65 KM
Farley Junior AcademyAcademy Converter0.66 KM

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Nearby Streets

NameAverage PriceAverage SqftDistance
Heath Close £ 000.00 KM
Western Road £ 000.00 KM
Beech Path £ 245,00000.00 KM
Rowan Close £ 000.00 KM
Buxton Road £ 000.00 KM

Nearby Transport

NameNLCTLCDistance
Luton1536LUT1.78 KM
Luton Airport Parkway3645LTN3.80 KM
Leagrave1534LEA4.35 KM

Nearby Listings

AddressPriceTypeScoreDistance
Downs Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 £ 160,000BUY5 / 100.00 KM
Flat 11 Hilltop Court, Downs Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 1QE £ 65,000BUY4 / 100.08 KM
Ashburnham Road, Luton £ 425,000BUY5 / 100.08 KM
Flat 2, 65, Ashburnham Road, Bedfordshire, LU1 1JN £ 35,000BUY5 / 100.09 KM
Flat 1, 65, Ashburnham Road, London, LU1 1JN £ 30,000BUY4 / 100.09 KM

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AddressPriceDistance
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3 Ashburnham Road £ 350,0000.09 KM
39 Ashburnham Road £ 184,0000.09 KM
15a Ashburnham Road £ 108,0000.09 KM