# 3 bedroom semi-detached bungalow for sale (LU1 1TY) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 247 RUNLEY ROAD, LUTON, LUTON LU1 1TY | | Price | £350,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1967-1975 | | Floor area | 87 m² | | Last sold | £350,000 Jun 2021 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 11/10/2030 - **Current heating cost:** £767/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £17,500 ### Recommendations - W2 (£4,000 - £6,000) - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - X (£3,000) - U (£3,500 - £5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/3330-2620-9009-0082-0292) ## Description A rare Pearce and Barker built 3 Bedroom Semi-Detached Bungalow with l-shaped extended living room which opens into the back garden with sliding doors and open plan fully fitted kitchen. - Front driveway for off street parking - Front lawn leading to the main entrance - Side entrance with parking for additional 2-3 cars leading to the double garage at the back and access to garden - Double Garage - Good Size Private Garden - Double Glazed Windows - Recently Renovated - New gas central heating system fitted with new boiler and radiators controlled with Nest learning thermostat via mobile phone app. - Big loft for storage or potential extension STPP Walking distance to Schools, Parks, Hatters way retail park and Chaul end retail park for (kfc, McDonald's, Lidl, Aldi, B&Q, ScrewFix, Kwik Fit, scs, Pizza Hut, Smyths Toy Store, Currys pc World, bmw Specialist Cars, The Range and IceLand, dfs, Bensons for beds, Carpet Right, Euro Cars Parts, ups, convenience stores & many take aways. ## Property Photos - ![Photo 1](/listings/photos/98352920/888860) - Photo 1 - ![Photo 2](/listings/photos/98352920/888863) - Photo 2 - ![Photo 3](/listings/photos/98352920/888865) - Photo 3 - ![Photo 4](/listings/photos/98352920/888869) - Photo 4 - ![Photo 5](/listings/photos/98352920/888872) - Photo 5 - ![Photo 6](/listings/photos/98352920/888875) - Photo 6 - ![Photo 7](/listings/photos/98352920/888878) - Photo 7 - ![Photo 8](/listings/photos/98352920/888882) - Photo 8 - ![Photo 9](/listings/photos/98352920/888886) - Photo 9 - ![Photo 10](/listings/photos/98352920/888889) - Photo 10 - ![Photo 11](/listings/photos/98352920/888892) - Photo 11 - ![Photo 12](/listings/photos/98352920/888895) - Photo 12 - ![Photo 13](/listings/photos/98352920/888897) - Photo 13 - ![Photo 14](/listings/photos/98352920/888898) - Photo 14 - ![Photo 15](/listings/photos/98352920/888900) - Photo 15 - ![Photo 16](/listings/photos/98352920/888902) - Photo 16 - ![Photo 17](/listings/photos/98352920/888904) - Photo 17 - ![Photo 18](/listings/photos/98352920/888906) - Photo 18 - ![Photo 19](/listings/photos/98352920/888909) - Photo 19 - ![Photo 20](/listings/photos/98352920/888911) - Photo 20 - ![Photo 21](/listings/photos/98352920/888913) - Photo 21 ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/98352920/888915) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![Energy Perform...](/listings/photos/98352920/888916) - Energy Perform... ## FENSA Certificates This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #11025232 - **Address:** 247 Runley Road, LUTON, LU1 1TY - **Certificate Issued:** 22/06/2015 - **Work Completed:** 19/05/2015 - **Items:** 1 door(s) ### FENSA Certificate #14743117 - **Address:** 247 Runley Road, LUTON, LU1 1TY - **Certificate Issued:** 15/08/2021 - **Work Completed:** 28/07/2021 - **Items:** 1 window(s), 1 door(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 247 RUNLEY ROAD, LUTON, LU1 1TY | £350,000 | 03/06/2021 | Semi-detached | | 247 RUNLEY ROAD, LUTON, LU1 1TY | £270,000 | 28/04/2016 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 109 RUNLEY ROAD, LUTON, LU1 1TX | £271,000 | 16/01/2026 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 235 RUNLEY ROAD, LUTON, LU1 1TY | £373,000 | 06/04/2023 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 229 RUNLEY ROAD, LUTON, LU1 1TY | £353,000 | 04/11/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 233 RUNLEY ROAD, LUTON, LU1 1TY | £331,000 | 06/07/2022 | Semi-detached | | 107 RUNLEY ROAD, LUTON, LU1 1TX | £260,000 | 10/12/2021 | Semi-detached | | 194 RUNLEY ROAD, LUTON, LU1 1UB | £340,000 | 29/09/2021 | Semi-detached | | 180 RUNLEY ROAD, LUTON, LU1 1UB | £320,000 | 20/08/2021 | Semi-detached | **Street average:** £352,333 (3 sales) **Area average:** £297,750 (4 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £369,518 (28 Semi-detached, LU1, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -5.3% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Luton). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,097/mo - **Realistic:** £1,219/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,341/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Luton (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,097/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.35% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £152,375 - **Target investor price (1%):** £121,900 *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:** £4,023/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 11.1% - **10y growth:** 26.3% ## 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)