What kind of home is 21a, Francis Street, LU1 1HP?

21a, Francis Street, LU1 1HP is an end-of-terrace house.

What energy rating does 21a, Francis Street, LU1 1HP have?

The current EPC rating for 21a, Francis Street, LU1 1HP is D with a score of 56 out of 100, lodged in March 2026. It has improved from a E recorded in March 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 21a, Francis Street, LU1 1HP?

21a, Francis Street, LU1 1HP has a recorded floor area of 24 m² (258 sq ft). That makes it about 48% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in LU1 1HP. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 21a, Francis Street, LU1 1HP use?

The latest EPC at 21a, Francis Street, LU1 1HP records electricity as the main heating fuel. Solar water heating is recorded against the property. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 21a, Francis Street, LU1 1HP?

21a, Francis Street, LU1 1HP is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 21a, Francis Street, LU1 1HP in?

21a, Francis Street, LU1 1HP sits in Luton. It falls within the LU1 postcode district.

What is crime like near 21a, Francis Street, LU1 1HP?

Police records around 21a, Francis Street, LU1 1HP show an average of 9 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 37% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (196% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 21a, Francis Street, LU1 1HP?

The closest primary school to 21a, Francis Street, LU1 1HP is Dallow Primary School (434m), one of 29 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Denbigh High School (810m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 21a, Francis Street, LU1 1HP?

The closest bus stop to 21a, Francis Street, LU1 1HP is Sainsburys, 173m away. The nearest bus option is Luton Station Interchange, 542m away.

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21a, Francis Street, Luton, LU1 1HP

Property type

End terrace

Floor 00

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

24 m²

258 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 56

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 21a

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

21a is an end-of-terrace house in Luton (LU1 1HP). It has a recorded floor area of 24 m² (around 258 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (March 2026) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in March 2018 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76). Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. At 24 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 30 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 22–140 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 30 units on file.

At 24 m² it sits well below the postcode median (47 m² across 29 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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Energy

Energy performance

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

21a's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2026

EPC Rating

D56

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

0.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2026from Mar 2018

EPC improved fromE52toD56

Heating Controls

Prog + StatThermostat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Solar

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation

Uninsulated SolidInsulated Solid

External or internal wall insulation added

Low Energy Lighting

75%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Renewable Energy

NoneSolar PV + Solar HW

Solar PV panels (63 kWp) and Solar water heating installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryGround Floor FlatEPC DNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property has no mains gas supply 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 21a, Francis Street, Luton, LU1 1HP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

21a has no planning applications on record.

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.

21a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£125,000

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.

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU1 1HP: £237,000 (2025–2018).

Nearby sales in LU1 1HP

On the street

Versus other Francis Street homes

Four headline reads against 23 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

21a outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

56 (D)

Street avg 68 (D)

Strongly below

Floor Area

24 m²

Street avg 45 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

0.6 t/year

Street avg 2.3 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

1 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Strongly below

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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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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

0.2 km

Sainsburys — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Dallow Primary School. 36 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.1dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU1 1HP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.2dB

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55 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 21a, Francis Street, Luton, LU1 1HP. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.