What type of property is 1a, Cardigan Street, LU1 1RP?

1a, Cardigan Street, LU1 1RP is an end-of-terrace house.

What is the EPC rating for 1a, Cardigan Street, LU1 1RP?

The current EPC rating for 1a, Cardigan Street, LU1 1RP is E with a score of 43 out of 100, lodged in July 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a D. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1a, Cardigan Street, LU1 1RP?

1a, Cardigan Street, LU1 1RP has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (689 sq ft). That makes it about 21% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in LU1 1RP. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1a, Cardigan Street, LU1 1RP heated?

The latest EPC at 1a, Cardigan Street, LU1 1RP records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 1a, Cardigan Street, LU1 1RP had any planning applications?

1a, Cardigan Street, LU1 1RP has 2 planning records on file (2 refused), most recent in June 2020. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 1a, Cardigan Street, LU1 1RP?

1a, Cardigan Street, LU1 1RP 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.

Where is 1a, Cardigan Street, LU1 1RP located?

1a, Cardigan Street, LU1 1RP sits in Luton. It falls within the LU1 postcode district.

Is 1a, Cardigan Street, LU1 1RP in a safe area?

Police records around 1a, Cardigan Street, LU1 1RP 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.

Which schools serve 1a, Cardigan Street, LU1 1RP?

The closest primary school to 1a, Cardigan Street, LU1 1RP is Dallow Primary School (561m), one of 27 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Denbigh High School (1.2km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1a, Cardigan Street, LU1 1RP?

The closest bus stop to 1a, Cardigan Street, LU1 1RP is Liverpool Road, 113m away. The nearest bus option is Luton Station Interchange, 312m away.

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1a, Cardigan Street, Luton, LU1 1RP

2 planning records

Property type

End terrace

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

64 m²

689 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 43

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 1a

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

1a is an end-of-terrace house in Luton (LU1 1RP). It has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (around 689 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (July 2023) shows an E (score 43), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 67). Main heating runs on electricity. At 64 m² this is the 24th smallest of 37 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 15–102 m². The building's EPC ratings span G to C across 37 units on file.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 72% of similar EPCs). 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 2 refused.

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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.

EPC Rating

E43

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era1st Floor FlatEPC EPre-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 1a, Cardigan Street, Luton, LU1 1RP, 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 1a, Cardigan Street, Luton, LU1 1RP

2decisions1extensions31documents22nearby

Flagged:SubdivisionChange of use

Dec 2017
SubdivisionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Rear of property
Change of use of Ground Floor to 2 residential flats, erection of additional 3 storey rear extension to accommodate a further 2 one bed flats and 1 two bed flats
ExtensionChange of Use
Documents
25 docs on file
Reference
17/01064/FUL
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SubdivisionJun 2020Decision

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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.

1a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£161,000

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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 1RP: £205,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in LU1 1RP

On the street

Versus other Cardigan Street homes

Four headline reads against 24 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1a is notably below the street on epc rating.

EPC Rating

43 (E)

Street avg 62 (D)

Strongly below

Floor Area

64 m²

Street avg 38 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.6 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Strongly above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

9/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Liverpool Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Dallow Primary School. 33 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.8dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU1 1RP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.6dB

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FAQ

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