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8 Dunstable Road, Luton, LU1 1DY

1 planning record
Property type
End terrace
Floor 1st
Habitable rooms
4
From EPC
Floor area
74 m²
797 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 65
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 8 Dunstable Road

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

8 Dunstable Road is an end-of-terrace house in Luton (LU1 1DY). It has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (around 797 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. The latest certificate (January 2019) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (December 2008); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75).

At 74 m² the property is well over the postcode median (48 m² across 19 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2006.

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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jan 2019

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D65
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.5 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2019from Dec 2008
EPC improved fromC76toD65
Low Energy Lighting
50%88%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era1st Floor MaisonetteEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Dunstable Road, Luton, LU1 1DY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 8 Dunstable Road, Luton, LU1 1DY

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  1. Sept 2006
    Change Of UseAmendment
    Outcome in report

    Change of use to takeaway.

    Reference
    06/01078/COU
    Full record in report

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

8 Dunstable Road has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£194,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

On the street

Versus other Dunstable Road homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 8 Dunstable Road runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

65 (D)

Street avg 68 (D)

Below

Floor Area

74 m²

Street avg 53 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 2.4 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Dunstable Road

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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
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1 Beech Road

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1 bed
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1 Belmont Road

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1 bed1 bath
£243k

1 Granville Road

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£154k

1 Ivy Court, Dallow Road

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1 Butlin Road

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2 bed
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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

9/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Liverpool Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Dallow Primary School. 33 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 1DY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for LU1 1DY

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.4dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for LU1 1DY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.2dB

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

Common questions

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