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3 Cardigan Mews, Cardigan Street, Luton, LU1 1RN

Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 01
Bedroom
1
Bathroom
1
Floor area
38 m²
409 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 56
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 3 Cardigan Mews

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

3 Cardigan Mews is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in Luton (LU1 1RN). It has a recorded floor area of 38 m² (around 409 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (June 2026) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since January 2013. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. At 38 m² this is the 6th smallest of 7 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 17–49 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 7 units on file.

At 38 m² the property is well over the postcode median (27 m² across 6 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2003–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £113,000 is 32.9% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£208/sq ft) was about 46.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in March 2016 and unlisted since — roughly 10 years.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms1
  • Bathrooms1

Outside

  • ParkingOff street

Building

  • Heating systemElectric
  • RefurbishedYes
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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.

3 Cardigan Mews's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jun 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D56
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
0.8 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 4 June 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2026from Jan 2013
Heating Controls
ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Very PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era1st Floor FlatEPC DPre-1919 buildNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, 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 3 Cardigan Mews, Cardigan Street, Luton, LU1 1RN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Cardigan Mews has no planning applications on record.

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But the area is active

21 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.

3 Cardigan Mews valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£113,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.7% per year over 13 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2016)

£85,000

Growth on file: 1.7% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 22 March 2016Most recent

    £85,000

    +25.0%over 13 years
  2. 14 February 2003

    £68,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU1 1RN: £61,000 (2023–2004).

On the street

Versus other Cardigan Mews homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 3 Cardigan Mews runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,237

Street avg £2,589

On par

Floor Area

38 m²

Street avg 29 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

0.8 t/year

Street avg 1.9 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 Cardigan Mews

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 · from £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.

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

578/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Galaxy Centre — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.7dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for LU1 1RN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.4dB

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 3 Cardigan Mews, Cardigan Street, Luton, LU1 1RN. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.