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6 8, Flat 5, Gordon Street, Luton, LU1 2QP

1 planning record
Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 2nd
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
62 m²
667 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 58
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 6 8

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

6 8 is a semi-detached house in Luton (LU1 2QP). It has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (around 667 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. At 62 m² this is the 4th smallest of 6 units on EPC record in 6 8, where floor areas span 46–95 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (58 versus a best of 74). The latest certificate (September 2020) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. Earlier certificates rated it C (February 2018); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor and window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor.

At 62 m² the property is well over the postcode median (47 m² across 14 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2002.

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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Sept 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D58
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
3.7 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2020from Feb 2018
EPC improved fromC69toD58
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era2nd Floor FlatEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 6 8, Flat 5, Gordon Street, Luton, LU1 2QP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 6 8, Flat 5, Gordon Street, Luton, LU1 2QP

1decisions16nearby
  1. Mar 2002
    Change Of UseAmendment
    Outcome in report

    Change of use of first floor offices to domino social club.

    Reference
    01/01247/COU
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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.

6 8 has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£177,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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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 2QP: £97,000 (2023–2014).

On the street

Versus other Gordon Street homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 6 8 lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

58 (D)

Street avg 66 (D)

Strongly below

Floor Area

62 m²

Street avg 50 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 6 8

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 · every report is £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

9/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Galaxy Centre — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Dallow Primary School. 34 schools nearby.

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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 2QP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for LU1 2QP

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.3dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for LU1 2QP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.0dB

Low
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 6 8, Flat 5, Gordon Street, Luton, LU1 2QP. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.