42, Bowbrookvale, LU2 8SY

42 Bowbrookvale is a 56 m² / 603 sq ft terraced home in Luton. It sold for £249,500 in September 2021. Indexed forward to today's value, that sale is roughly £285k. Recent local prices imply a broad valuation context of £204k to £257k based on its internal area. The Land Registry and EPC data was last updated 4 August 2026.

Property data
Sale history
Date Paid price Annual growth After inflation
Sep 2021 £249,500 1.5% -0.5%
Apr 2016 £230,000 4.3% 2.0%
Jul 2005 £146,500 7.7% 5.8%
Jan 2003 £121,500 18.6% 17.0%
Feb 2000 £73,500 13.5% 11.7%
Jun 1996 £46,500 na na
Internal area
56 square metres (603 square feet) according to latest EPC inspection
Price per internal area

This property sold for £4,455 per square metre (£414 per square foot) in Sep 2021. Indexed forward to today's value, this is roughly £5,083 per square metre (£472 per square foot) .

Date Paid price Paid £/sqm Today's value Today's value £/sqm
Sep 2021 £249,500 £4,455 £284,639 £5,083
Apr 2016 £230,000 £4,107 £294,228 £5,254
Jul 2005 £146,500 £2,616 £302,905 £5,409
Jan 2003 £121,500 £2,170 £280,257 £5,005
Feb 2000 £73,500 £1,312 £287,661 £5,137
Jun 1996 £46,500 £830 £279,744 £4,995

Calculated using the latest EPC internal area of 56 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 £284,639. 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 £3,640 and £4,590 per square metre (£338 and £426 per square foot). Based on an internal area of 56 m², this implies a valuation between £204,000 and £257,000. 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
Terrace
Council tax band
B
Plot size
114 square metres (1,227 square feet) - map showing freehold boundary lines
Archived listings
History:
Archived sales listing for 42 Bowbrookvale. Advertised on multiple portals. It was added on 03/12/2015. It last appeared May 2016.
Photos:

There are 21 archived estate agent listing photos for 42 Bowbrookvale.

Photos for 42 Bowbrookvale
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Advertiser remarks:
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathrooms
EPC Inspections
Summary:
26 October 2015 - energy performance certificate grade D
Certificate:
View energy certificate on GOV.UK
Reason for EPC:
Marketed sale
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
End-Terrace House , has 3 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1983 to 1990
Area:
56 sqm (603 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Cavity wall, filled cavity. Roof: Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation. Heating: Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Frequently asked questions

42 Bowbrookvale 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 £284,639.
  • Based on an internal area of 56 m² and recent prices in Luton, this implies a lower and upper quartile range from £204,000 to £257,000, using HouseMetric's implied valuation methodology.

According to HM Land Registry price paid data, 42 Bowbrookvale last sold for £249,500 in September 2021.

HouseMetric shows 42 Bowbrookvale as 56 m² (603 sq ft), based on the latest internal area data available for this property. The bedroom count is shown as 2 bedrooms. Bedroom numbers can come from a previous estate agency listing, an EPC record, or an estimate based on the size of the property.

The latest EPC rating shown by HouseMetric is D, from an inspection dated 26 October 2015. EPC information comes from the public Energy Performance Certificate data for England and Wales.

When we last checked, 42 Bowbrookvale was in council tax band B. Council Tax bands can change, so check the latest Valuation Office Agency Council Tax list.

42 Bowbrookvale is in postcode LU2 8SY, in Luton. You can also view HouseMetric's sold-price page for Bowbrookvale, LU2 8SY or analysis of the Luton property market.

HouseMetric combines HM Land Registry price paid data, Energy Performance Certificate data and Ordnance Survey/open data. The data were last updated 4 August 2026. Figures such as indexed values and local valuation ranges are calculated estimates for context, while official records can change as public datasets are updated.

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