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47 Ferndale Road, Luton, LU1 1PF

4 sales on record2 planning records
Property type
Mid terrace
Habitable rooms
6
From EPC
Floor area
122 m²
1313 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 67
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 47 Ferndale Road

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

47 Ferndale Road is a mid-terrace house in Luton (LU1 1PF). It has a recorded floor area of 122 m² (around 1313 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since March 2016. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 122 m² the property is well over the postcode median (93 m² across 19 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Sold December 2020 for £295,000. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2000–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £367,000 is 24.4% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£225/sq ft) was about 54.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Feb 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D67
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2026from Mar 2016
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting
28%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 47 Ferndale Road, Luton, LU1 1PF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records show a subdivision application — the property's legal arrangement has been altered.

2 applications on record at 47 Ferndale Road, Luton, LU1 1PF

2decisions2extensions22nearby
Flagged:Subdivision
  1. May 2005
    SubdivisionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Change of use from a single dwelling to two flats and erection of a single storey rear extension and external staircase.

    Extension
    Reference
    05/00393/FUL
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (2 on record)
  • All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 22 notable nearby
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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.

Latest sale on 47 Ferndale Road was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£367,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.2% per year over 20 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£295,000

Growth on file: 7.2% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 10 December 2020Most recent

    £295,000

    +2.8%over 3 years
  2. 19 December 2016

    £287,000

    +165.7%over 12 years
  3. 22 July 2004

    £108,000

    +50.0%over 3 years
  4. 2 October 2000

    £72,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU1 1PF: £252,000 (2023–2018).

On the street

Versus other Ferndale Road homes

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

On epc rating, 47 Ferndale Road stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,418

Street avg £1,983

On par

Floor Area

122 m²

Street avg 101 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.0 t/year

Street avg 5.6 t/year

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 47 Ferndale 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
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.

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

0.1 km

Ferndale Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Dallow Primary School. 32 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 1PF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for LU1 1PF

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.1dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for LU1 1PF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.0dB

Low
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 47 Ferndale Road, Luton, LU1 1PF. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.