Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
31a, Kenilworth Road, Luton, LU1 1DQ
1 planning record
Estimated value
£361,000
- Since the 2017 sale (£280,000)+29%
- Against LU1 1DQ's recent median (£280,000)+29%
Newest record on this page: November 2019. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
3
Floor area
88 m²
947 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 66
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£361,000
- Against its 2017 sale (£280,000)+29%
- Against LU1 1DQ's recent median (£280,000)+29%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 31a is modelled from its 88 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in LU1 1DQ. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
88 m² from the EPC lodged in September 2017
Sales of this home
1 sale recorded, the latest in 2017
Recent sales in LU1 1DQ
5 sales, median £280,000 (2019–2012)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: November 2019 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | 1 application | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
31a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
Sales timeline
24 November 2017Most recent
£280,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in LU1 1DQ: £280,000 (2019–2012).
What this page doesn't show
2 potential issues have already been flagged for 31a, Kenilworth Road, Luton, LU1 1DQ. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Signs of HMO activity in the areaIn report
- Larger development activity nearbyIn report
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
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About 31a
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
31a is a three-bedroom detached house in Luton (LU1 1DQ). It has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (around 947 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (September 2017) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since May 2015. Between certificates, lighting dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump.
One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2018. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Today's modelled estimate of £361,000 is 28.9% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£296/sq ft) was about 261.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 9 years since the last transfer (November 2017). At 88 m² it's 24.5% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (117 m² median across 38 EPCs).
What this property has
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Inside
- Bedrooms3
Outside
- GarageYes
Building
- Heating systemGas
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Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Sept 2017
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D66
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.8 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Valid until 20 September 2027
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Sept 2017from May 2015
Windows
Partial DoubleMostly Double
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Low Energy Lighting
67%0%
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 31a, Kenilworth Road, Luton, LU1 1DQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
31a has an approved single-storey rear extension on the planning record.
1 application on record at 31a, Kenilworth Road, Luton, LU1 1DQ
1decisions1extensions2documents21nearby
- Jun 2018ExtensionOutlineOutcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Request for a determination as to whether prior approval is required under Part 1 Class A of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 - Single storey rear extension. Depth 6.0m, Maximum height of extension 4.0m, Height to eaves 2.6m
- Documents
- 2 docs on file
- Reference
- 18/00779/RES
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Versus other Kenilworth Road homes
Four headline reads against 29 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
On floor area, 31a runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£3,182
Street avg £1,658
Floor Area
88 m²
Street avg 131 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 6 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.8 t/year
Street avg 6.5 t/year
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.
Crime
578/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Kenilworth Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Beech Hill Community Primary School. 36 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- Beech Hill Community Primary SchoolPrimary329m
- Dallow Primary SchoolPrimary340m
- Denbigh High SchoolSecondary812m
- Maidenhall Primary SchoolPrimary1.1km
Nearest stops
- Kenilworth RoadBus stop134m
- Birch LinkBus stop307m
- Newcombe RoadBus stop359m
- SainsburysBus stop362m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences2,841 reports31%
- Anti-social Behaviour1,186 reports13%
- Shoplifting1,157 reports13%
- Other Theft669 reports7%
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LU1 1DQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
53.8dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
44.2dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 31a is modelled from its 88 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in LU1 1DQ. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 1 sale is recorded for 31a. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 31a was lodged in September 2017 at band D and is valid until September 2027. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 1 application is matched to 31a. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 16 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 36 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from LU1 1DQ, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 31a is in council tax band C. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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