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Flat 1, 177 Dunstable Road, Luton, LU1 1BT

Property type
Detached
Floor 2
Floor area
26 m²
280 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 76
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About Flat 1

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

Flat 1 is a detached house in Luton (LU1 1BT). It has a recorded floor area of 26 m² (around 280 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 2021. The latest certificate (September 2021) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in July 2016 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Very Poor to Good. At 26 m² this is the 4th smallest of 6 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 20–44 m². On EPC score it ranks last in the building (76 versus a best of 80).

Held since October 2003 — that's 23 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Today's modelled estimate of £241,000 sits 60.7% above the 2003 sale of £150,000. At 26 m² it sits well below the postcode median (39 m² across 10 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Flat 1's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Sept 2021

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C76
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
0.9 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2021from Jul 2016
EPC improved fromD62toC76
Heating System
Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel
ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls
ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Flat 1, 177 Dunstable Road, Luton, LU1 1BT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Flat 1 has no planning applications on record.

22

But the area is active

22 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Flat 1 valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£241,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2003)

£150,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 2 October 2003Most recent

    £150,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU1 1BT: £85,000 (2020–1999).

On the street

Versus other Dunstable Road homes

Three headline reads against 10 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating

76 (C)

Street avg 69 (D)

On par

Floor Area

26 m²

Street avg 41 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

0.9 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Flat 1

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Luton district page.
Full Luton report

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

9/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Kenilworth Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Beech Hill Community Primary School. 36 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LU1 1BT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for LU1 1BT

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.2dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for LU1 1BT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.7dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about Flat 1, 177 Dunstable Road, Luton, LU1 1BT. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.