Connells says ..
Connells Leagrave bring to the market a two bedroom detached property located on the popular birds estate area of Leagrave. Sparrow close comprises of: An entrance hall, cloakroom, lounge and kitchen diner. The upper floor contains two double bedrooms and a family bathroom suite.
Property Oracle says ..
This two-bedroom, one-bathroom detached property in Luton’s Lewsey area, listed by Connells, presents a reasonable offering for potential buyers. The property’s location near good schools (St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School and The Chalk Hills Academy, both ‘Good’ Ofsted ratings) and Leagrave train station is a significant advantage. The relatively close proximity to the train station makes commuting to other areas more convenient. The property is presented in a relatively good condition. While not needing major renovation, minor cosmetic upgrades might be desired by the new owner. The images show a clean and well-presented interior and an outside space. The property’s exterior shows a standard brick construction, typical of the area. The size of the property (680 sq ft) needs to be considered alongside the list price, and a comparison of similar properties is needed to assess its value. The list price of £290,000 needs to be considered in relation to average property prices in the area. While the listed property price aligns reasonably with nearby Sparrow Close sales, without plot size data and more detailed sales data on properties in the surrounding streets for precise sq ft pricing comparison, a conclusive evaluation of value is difficult. Overall, this is a suitable property for a first-time buyer or a small family, but further due diligence on property pricing and the broader Luton area is advisable.
Therefore, we give this property 6 / 10. *Disclaimer: This is our option and does constitute a recommendation or financial advice. Do your own research. *
- Price
- 7
- Condition
- 6
- Location
- 7
- Land
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Sqft (est)
- 680.00
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 314,374.00 £Increased by 3.64 %
- Est sale value
- 261,120.00 £Increased by 3.50 %
- Average area rental value
- 1,413.00 £/moIncreased by 22.87 %
- Est letting value
- 680.00 £/moUnchanged by 0.00 %
- Est rental Yield
- 5.39 %Increased by 18.46 %
- Crime Rate
- 8.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
Agent Activity
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School | Academy Converter | Good | 0.26 KM |
| Pastures Way Nursery School | Local Authority Nursery School | Good | 0.38 KM |
| Flying Start West @ Pastures Way | Children's Centre Linked Site | 0.43 KM | |
| Southfield Primary School | Academy Converter | 0.50 KM | |
| The Chalk Hills Academy | Academy Sponsor Led | Good | 0.84 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holkham Close | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Angus Close | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Purcell Road | £ 280,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Green Close | £ 130,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Westerdale | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leagrave | 1534 | LEA | 3.01 KM |
| Harlington (Bedfordshire) | 1533 | HLN | 6.63 KM |
| Luton | 1536 | LUT | 8.26 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sparrow Close, Luton | £ 290,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Finch Close, Birds Estate, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 0XP | £ 280,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.05 KM |
| Finch Close, Luton | £ 280,000 | BUY | Unknown | 0.08 KM |
| Coltsfoot Green, Luton | £ 265,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.10 KM |
| Coltsfoot Green, Birds Estate, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 0XW | £ 325,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.11 KM |
Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Sparrow Close | £ 200,000 | 0.00 KM |
| 15 Sparrow Close | £ 240,000 | 0.00 KM |
| 4 Sparrow Close | £ 221,000 | 0.00 KM |
| 9 Sparrow Close | £ 210,000 | 0.02 KM |
| 7 Sparrow Close | £ 131,000 | 0.02 KM |