48, Buchanan Drive, LU2 0RT

48 Buchanan Drive is a 95 m² / 1,023 sq ft terraced home in Luton. It sold for £127,500 in August 2003. Indexed forward to today's value, that sale is roughly £303k. Recent local prices imply a broad valuation context of £331k to £462k 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
Aug 2003 £127,500 21.9% 20.3%
Nov 2000 £73,500 29.9% 28.4%
Apr 1999 £48,000 8.1% 5.6%
Jul 1995 £36,000 na na
Internal area
95 square metres (1,023 square feet) according to latest EPC inspection
Price per internal area

This property sold for £1,342 per square metre (£125 per square foot) in Aug 2003. Indexed forward to today's value, this is roughly £3,191 per square metre (£296 per square foot) .

Date Paid price Paid £/sqm Today's value Today's value £/sqm
Aug 2003 £127,500 £1,342 £303,136 £3,191
Nov 2000 £73,500 £774 £290,886 £3,062
Apr 1999 £48,000 £505 £259,338 £2,730
Jul 1995 £36,000 £379 £272,632 £2,870

Calculated using the latest EPC internal area of 95 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 £303,136. 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 £3,480 and £4,860 per square metre (£323 and £451 per square foot). Based on an internal area of 95 m², this implies a valuation between £331,000 and £462,000. 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
3
Type
Terrace
Council tax band
C
Plot size
224 square metres (2,411 square feet) - map showing freehold boundary lines
EPC Inspections
Summary:
17 June 2016 - energy performance certificate grade E
Certificate:
View energy certificate on GOV.UK
Reason for EPC:
ECO assessment
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
End-Terrace House , has 5 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1967 to 1975
Area:
95 sqm (1,023 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed). Roof: Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation. Heating: Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Frequently asked questions

48 Buchanan Drive 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 £303,136.
  • Based on an internal area of 95 m² and recent prices in Luton, this implies a lower and upper quartile range from £331,000 to £462,000, using HouseMetric's implied valuation methodology.

According to HM Land Registry price paid data, 48 Buchanan Drive last sold for £127,500 in August 2003.

HouseMetric shows 48 Buchanan Drive as 95 m² (1,023 sq ft), based on the latest internal area data available for this property. The bedroom count is shown as 3 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 E, from an inspection dated 17 June 2016. EPC information comes from the public Energy Performance Certificate data for England and Wales.

When we last checked, 48 Buchanan Drive was in council tax band C. Council Tax bands can change, so check the latest Valuation Office Agency Council Tax list.

48 Buchanan Drive is in postcode LU2 0RT, in Luton. You can also view HouseMetric's sold-price page for Buchanan Drive, LU2 0RT 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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