Flat 1, 3 George Street West, Luton, LU1 2BJ
About Flat 1
Flat 1 is a detached house in Luton (LU1 2BJ). It has a recorded floor area of 31 m² (around 334 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 2012 onwards. At 31 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (31–43 m²). The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a C (score 74). The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since March 2016. Between certificates, window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
Untraded for 27 years, with the last transfer in August 1999. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time. Today's modelled estimate of £160,000 sits 62% above the 1999 sale of £98,750. At 31 m² it sits well below the postcode median (51 m² across 34 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.
Energy performance
Flat 1's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 25 July 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls changed
Hot water efficiency decreased
Wall insulation upgraded
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Level 3 Building Survey
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Planning history
Flat 1 has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
15 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
Flat 1 has been held in the same hands since before 2000.
£160,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£98,750
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
26 August 1999Most recent
£98,750
Median price across the last 4 sales in LU1 2BJ: £239,000 (2023–2005).
Versus other George Street West homes
Flat 1 is notably below the street on floor area.
EPC Rating
74 (C)
Street avg 71 (C)
Floor Area
31 m²
Street avg 54 m²
CO₂ Emissions
1.3 t/year
Street avg 1.9 t/year
Habitable Rooms
1 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
578/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Regent Link — bus stop.
Closest school
0.8 km
Hillborough Junior School. 30 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
55.7dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
45.3dB







