What type of property is 55 Cardigan Street, LU1 1RP?

55 Cardigan Street, LU1 1RP is a mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 55 Cardigan Street, LU1 1RP?

55 Cardigan Street, LU1 1RP last sold for £210,000 in October 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £25,000 in April 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 55 Cardigan Street, LU1 1RP appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between April 1996 and October 2023, 55 Cardigan Street, LU1 1RP rose from £25,000 to £210,000, a change of £185,000. That works out to roughly +8.1% per year compounded over 27 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 55 Cardigan Street, LU1 1RP?

The current EPC rating for 55 Cardigan Street, LU1 1RP is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in April 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 55 Cardigan Street, LU1 1RP?

55 Cardigan Street, LU1 1RP has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (689 sq ft). That makes it about 24% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in LU1 1RP. Source: EPC Register.

How is 55 Cardigan Street, LU1 1RP heated?

The latest EPC at 55 Cardigan Street, LU1 1RP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 55 Cardigan Street, LU1 1RP?

55 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 55 Cardigan Street, LU1 1RP located?

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

What is crime like near 55 Cardigan Street, LU1 1RP?

Police records around 55 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 55 Cardigan Street, LU1 1RP?

The closest primary school to 55 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 transport links are near 55 Cardigan Street, LU1 1RP?

The closest bus stop to 55 Cardigan Street, LU1 1RP is Liverpool Road, 113m away. The nearest bus option is Luton Station Interchange, 312m away.

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55 Cardigan Street, Luton, LU1 1RP

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

64 m²

689 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 55 Cardigan Street

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

55 Cardigan Street is a mid-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 (April 2025) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since April 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump.

Across 1996–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.1% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£305/sq ft) was about 78.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: October 2023 at £210,000.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Apr 2025

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2014from Apr 2009

EPC improved fromD56toE51

Hot Water

Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Low Energy Lighting

0%75%

More low energy lighting installed

Apr 2025from May 2014

EPC improved fromE51toD68

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting

75%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 55 Cardigan Street, Luton, LU1 1RP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

55 Cardigan Street 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.

55 Cardigan Street has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£201,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.1% per year over 27 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£210,000

Growth on file: 8.1% per year over 27 years.

Sales timeline

12 October 2023Most recent
£210,000
+68.0%over 15 years
29 April 2008
£125,000
+400.0%over 12 years
17 April 1996
£25,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU1 1RP: £160,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in LU1 1RP

On the street

Versus other Cardigan Street homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

55 Cardigan Street outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,281

Street avg £2,318

Strongly above

Floor Area

64 m²

Street avg 77 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 4.3 t/year

Strongly above

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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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1 Cardigan Street

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1 Belmont Road

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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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

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

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.8dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU1 1RP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

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75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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