# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (LU3 1EF) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 50 MARLBOROUGH ROAD, LUTON, LUTON LU3 1EF | | Price | £330,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Last sold | £400,000 Mar 2025 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 06/02/2035 - **Current heating cost:** £1,566/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £24,625 ### Recommendations - A (£100 - £350) - Q (£4,000 - £14,000) - W1 (£800 - £1,200) - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - O (£3,300 - £6,500) - U (£3,500 - £5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0028-1208-0605-6310-0500) ## Description Welcome to this charming 1930s three-bedroom semi-detached home located on the sought-after Marlborough Road in Luton. This property offers a fantastic opportunity to create your dream home, with plenty of character and potential for renovation. The ground floor comprises a spacious living room filled with natural light, a separate dining room perfect for family gatherings, and a kitchen with scope for modernization. Upstairs, you’ll find three well-proportioned bedrooms and a family shower room. The property benefits from a private rear garden, ideal for outdoor relaxation, and a detached garage providing additional storage or parking space. Being sold chain-free, this home offers a smooth and straightforward purchase process. With its prime location and renovation potential, this property is perfect for families, first-time buyers, or investors looking to add value. Viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the opportunities this home has to offer. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/157094888/1276356) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/157094888/1276357) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/157094888/1276358) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/157094888/1276359) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/157094888/1276360) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/157094888/1276361) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/157094888/1276362) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/157094888/1276363) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/157094888/1276364) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/157094888/1276365) - Floorplan 1 ## FENSA Certificates This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #2209585 - **Address:** 50 Marlborough Road, LUTON, LU3 1EF - **Certificate Issued:** 15/11/2004 - **Work Completed:** 08/10/2004 - **Items:** 1 door(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 50 MARLBOROUGH ROAD, LUTON, LU3 1EF | £400,000 | 31/03/2025 | Semi-detached | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 9 ALEXANDRA AVENUE, LUTON, LU3 1HE | £450,000 | 10/09/2025 | Semi-detached | | 60 WHITBY ROAD, LUTON, LU3 1BQ | £230,000 | 20/06/2025 | Semi-detached | | 81 ALTHORP ROAD, LUTON, LU3 1JX | £210,000 | 06/10/2023 | Semi-detached | | 37 ALEXANDRA AVENUE, LUTON, LU3 1HE | £415,000 | 06/10/2023 | Semi-detached | | 37 ALEXANDRA AVENUE, LUTON, LU3 1HE | £425,000 | 30/06/2023 | Semi-detached | | 51 ARGYLL AVENUE, LUTON, LU3 1EQ | £360,000 | 19/05/2023 | Semi-detached | | 13 BISCOT ROAD, LUTON, LU3 1AH | £365,000 | 19/05/2023 | Semi-detached | | 34 DORRINGTON CLOSE, LUTON, LU3 1XR | £273,000 | 21/04/2023 | Semi-detached | | 53 BISCOT ROAD, LUTON, LU3 1AH | £223,000 | 13/03/2023 | Semi-detached | | 16 LANSDOWNE ROAD, LUTON, LU3 1EE | £455,000 | 24/01/2023 | Semi-detached | | 21 STUDLEY ROAD, LUTON, LU3 1BB | £475,000 | 22/12/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 9 MARLBOROUGH ROAD, LUTON, LU3 1EF | £450,000 | 14/12/2022 | Semi-detached | | DUNMOW COURT 6 ALEXANDRA AVENUE, LUTON, LU3 1HU | £195,000 | 21/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | 61 ARGYLL AVENUE, LUTON, LU3 1EQ | £335,000 | 26/09/2022 | Semi-detached | | 24 COYNEY GREEN, LUTON, LU3 1XJ | £215,000 | 12/04/2022 | Semi-detached | | 20 ALEXANDRA AVENUE, LUTON, LU3 1HG | £390,000 | 25/03/2022 | Semi-detached | | 30 ALEXANDRA AVENUE, LUTON, LU3 1HG | £390,000 | 21/03/2022 | Semi-detached | | 8 MALZEARD ROAD, LUTON, LU3 1BD | £410,000 | 18/02/2022 | Semi-detached | | 39 BISCOT ROAD, LUTON, LU3 1AH | £293,000 | 17/12/2021 | Semi-detached | | 102 DORRINGTON CLOSE, LUTON, LU3 1XR | £249,995 | 29/11/2021 | Semi-detached | | 40 DORRINGTON CLOSE, LUTON, LU3 1XR | £242,000 | 30/09/2021 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 65 MARLBOROUGH ROAD, LUTON, LU3 1EF | £260,000 | 30/07/2021 | Detached | **Street average:** £355,000 (2 sales) **Area average:** £330,050 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £337,968 (77 Semi-detached, LU3, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -2.4% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Luton). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,095/mo - **Realistic:** £1,217/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,339/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Lincoln (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £673/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.37% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £152,125 - **Target investor price (1%):** £121,700 *Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on Area rent estimate.* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £4,074/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 13.3% - **10y growth:** 44.6% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Luton; Semi-detached series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** -0.8% - **5y growth (index):** 19% - **10y growth (index):** 37.4% ## Flood risk - **Zone:** 1 - **Risk:** Low - **Source:** Job (default Low) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)