20, Orchid Close, LU3 3EX
20 Orchid Close is a 29 m² / 312 sq ft flat in Luton. It sold for £173,000 in December 2018. Indexed forward to today's value, that sale is roughly £172k. Recent local prices imply a broad valuation context of £94k to £126k based on its internal area. The Land Registry and EPC data was last updated 2 July 2026.
- Sale history
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Date Paid price Annual growth After inflation Dec 2018 £173,000 1.7% -0.5% Sep 2007 £142,950 na na - Internal area
- 29 square metres (312 square feet) according to latest EPC inspection
- Price per internal area
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This property sold for £5,965 per square metre (£554 per square foot) in Dec 2018. Indexed forward to today's value, this is roughly £5,945 per square metre (£552 per square foot) .
Date Paid price Paid £/sqm Today's value Today's value £/sqm Dec 2018 £173,000 £5,966 £172,397 £5,945 Sep 2007 £142,950 £4,929 £185,480 £6,396 Calculated using the latest EPC internal area of 29 m². Earlier sale dates may not have had the same measured area available.
- Valuation
- The most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £172,397. This is one data point to inform the valuation. Another method is the valuation implied by what comparable homes are selling for. Homes in Luton are now selling for between £3,240 and £4,330 per square metre (£301 and £402 per square foot). Based on an internal area of 29 m², this implies a valuation between £94,000 and £126,000. Treat this as context only. For a valuation using hand-picked comparable sales, use the Advanced search tool — create a shortlist of similar condition homes, then export a valuation report.
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Type
- Flat
- Council tax band
- B
- Summary:
- 19 December 2012 - energy performance certificate grade C
- Certificate:
- View energy certificate on GOV.UK
- Reason for EPC:
- Rental
- Tenure:
- Private rental
- Property type:
- 2nd floor flat in an apartment block with 1 storeys , has 3 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 2003 to 2006
- Area:
- 29 sqm (312 square foot) total internal area
- Comments:
- Walls: Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed). Roof: (another dwelling above). Heating: Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
20 Orchid Close is worth whatever price a willing buyer and seller agree upon. However, the following can provide useful context.
- HouseMetric estimates the most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £172,397.
- Based on an internal area of 29 m² and recent prices in Luton, this implies a lower and upper quartile range from £94,000 to £126,000, using HouseMetric's implied valuation methodology.
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