72, Orchid Close, LU3 3EX

72 Orchid Close is a 44 m² / 474 sq ft flat in Luton. It sold for £185,000 in April 2023. Indexed forward to today's value, that sale is roughly £177k. Recent local prices imply a broad valuation context of £143k to £191k based on its internal area. The Land Registry and EPC data was last updated 2 July 2026.

Property data
Sale history
Date Paid price Annual growth After inflation
Apr 2023 £185,000 2.9% -3.8%
Dec 2020 £172,980 1.3% -0.5%
Oct 2016 £164,000 17.0% 16.1%
May 2014 £112,500 -2.6% -5.0%
May 2007 New build New £134,950 na na
Floor plan

Archived estate agent floor plan for 72, Orchid Close.

Floorplan 72
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Internal area
44 square metres (474 square feet) according to latest EPC inspection
Price per internal area

This property sold for £4,204 per square metre (£391 per square foot) in Apr 2023. Indexed forward to today's value, this is roughly £4,013 per square metre (£373 per square foot) .

Date Paid price Paid £/sqm Today's value Today's value £/sqm
Apr 2023 £185,000 £4,205 £176,592 £4,013
Dec 2020 £172,980 £3,931 £186,169 £4,231
Oct 2016 £164,000 £3,727 £177,273 £4,029
May 2014 £112,500 £2,557 £160,373 £3,645
May 2007 £134,950 £3,067 £132,370 £3,008

Calculated using the latest EPC internal area of 44 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 £176,592. 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 44 m², this implies a valuation between £143,000 and £191,000. 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
Archived listings
History:
Archived sales listing for 72 Orchid Close. Advertised on multiple portals. It was added on 24/10/2022. It last appeared May 2023.
Photos:

There are 7 archived estate agent listing photos for 72 Orchid Close.

Photos for 72 Orchid Close
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Advertiser remarks:
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathrooms
EPC Inspections
Summary:
13 April 2022 - energy performance certificate grade C
Certificate:
View energy certificate on GOV.UK
Reason for EPC:
Marketed sale
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
2nd floor flat in an apartment block with 1 storeys , has 3 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1996 to 2002
Area:
44 sqm (474 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed). Roof: (another dwelling above). Heating: Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Summary:
29 September 2011 - energy performance certificate grade C
Reason for EPC:
None
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
None , has 3 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 2007 to onwards
Area:
51 sqm (549 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Frequently asked questions

72 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 £176,592.
  • Based on an internal area of 44 m² and recent prices in Luton, this implies a lower and upper quartile range from £143,000 to £191,000, using HouseMetric's implied valuation methodology.

According to HM Land Registry price paid data, 72 Orchid Close last sold for £185,000 in April 2023.

HouseMetric shows 72 Orchid Close as 44 m² (474 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 C, from an inspection dated 13 April 2022. EPC information comes from the public Energy Performance Certificate data for England and Wales.

When we last checked, 72 Orchid Close was in council tax band B. Council Tax bands can change, so check the latest Valuation Office Agency Council Tax list.

72 Orchid Close is in postcode LU3 3EX, in Luton. You can also view HouseMetric's sold-price page for Orchid Close, LU3 3EX 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 2 July 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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