83b, Cardigan Street, Luton, LU1 1RP
About 83b
83b is a one-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Luton (LU1 1RP). It has a recorded floor area of 24 m² (around 258 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1930-1949. At 24 m² this is the 3rd 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, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (April 2019) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (April 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor.
It hasn't traded since October 2000, a hold of 26 years that's notably long for the area. Across 2000–2000, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £145,000 sits 241.2% above the 2000 sale of £42,500. At 24 m² it sits well below the postcode median (58 m² across 36 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 72% of similar EPCs).
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms1
Building
- Central heatingYes
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Energy performance
83b's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
More low energy lighting installed
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Planning history
83b 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.
Sales history & valuation
83b's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2000).
£145,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.3% per year over 1 year.
£42,500
Growth on file: 6.3% per year over 1 year.
Sales timeline
19 October 2000Most recent
£42,500
+6.3%over 6 months13 April 2000
£40,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in LU1 1RP: £205,000 (2025–2022).
Nearby sales in LU1 1RP
47 Cardigan Street, Luton, LU1 1RP
Sold Mar 2025
£205,00053 Cardigan Street, Luton, LU1 1RP
Sold Oct 2023
£240,00055 Cardigan Street, Luton, LU1 1RP
Sold Oct 2023
£210,000Charlottes Court, Flat 6, 33 Cardigan Street, Luton, LU1 1RP
Sold Jul 2023
£130,000Charlottes Court, Flat 8, 33 Cardigan Street, Luton, LU1 1RP
Sold Aug 2022
£130,000
Versus other Cardigan Street homes
83b is notably below the street on floor area.
Price per m²
£1,771
Street avg £2,780
Floor Area
24 m²
Street avg 40 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.4 t/year
Street avg 2.6 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
55.8dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
45.6dB