What type of property is Flat 6, 12 Gordon Street, LU1 2QP?

Flat 6, 12 Gordon Street, LU1 2QP is a mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for Flat 6, 12 Gordon Street, LU1 2QP?

Flat 6, 12 Gordon Street, LU1 2QP last sold for £97,000 in May 2021, around 5 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does Flat 6, 12 Gordon Street, LU1 2QP have?

The current EPC rating for Flat 6, 12 Gordon Street, LU1 2QP is E with a score of 42 out of 100, lodged in September 2023. It has dropped from a C recorded in November 2012 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Flat 6, 12 Gordon Street, LU1 2QP?

Flat 6, 12 Gordon Street, LU1 2QP has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (549 sq ft). That makes it about 11% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in LU1 2QP. Source: EPC Register.

How is Flat 6, 12 Gordon Street, LU1 2QP heated?

The latest EPC at Flat 6, 12 Gordon Street, LU1 2QP records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is Flat 6, 12 Gordon Street, LU1 2QP?

Flat 6, 12 Gordon Street, LU1 2QP 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 Flat 6, 12 Gordon Street, LU1 2QP located?

Flat 6, 12 Gordon Street, LU1 2QP sits in Luton. It falls within the LU1 postcode district.

Is Flat 6, 12 Gordon Street, LU1 2QP in a safe area?

Police records around Flat 6, 12 Gordon Street, LU1 2QP 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 Flat 6, 12 Gordon Street, LU1 2QP?

The closest primary school to Flat 6, 12 Gordon Street, LU1 2QP is Dallow Primary School (744m), one of 28 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Denbigh High School (1.3km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near Flat 6, 12 Gordon Street, LU1 2QP?

The closest bus stop to Flat 6, 12 Gordon Street, LU1 2QP is Galaxy Centre, 66m away. The nearest bus option is Luton Station Interchange, 211m away.

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Flat 6, 12 Gordon Street, Luton, LU1 2QP

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 02

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

51 m²

549 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 42

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About Flat 6

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

Flat 6 is a mid-terrace house in Luton (LU1 2QP). It has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (around 549 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. At 51 m² this is the 5th smallest of 6 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 30–59 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (42 versus a best of 77). The latest certificate (September 2023) shows an E (score 42), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it C (November 2012); the latest reading is 2 bands lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and roof efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 74), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. Today's modelled estimate of £124,000 is 27.8% above the 2021 sale price. Last sale on file: £97,000 in May 2021. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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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.

Flat 6 sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2023

EPC Rating

E42

Main Heating

Electric & Gas

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2023from Nov 2012

EPC improved fromC77toE42

Heating Controls

FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

AveragePoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

33%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th century2nd Floor FlatEPC ENo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Flat 6, 12 Gordon Street, Luton, LU1 2QP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Flat 6 has no planning applications on record.

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16 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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£124,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2021)

£97,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

27 May 2021Most recent
£97,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU1 2QP: £85,000 (2023–2013).

Nearby sales in LU1 2QP

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.

On epc rating, Flat 6 runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,902

Street avg £2,239

On par

Floor Area

51 m²

Street avg 51 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

5.7 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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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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· 07:00 – 23:00

56.3dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU1 2QP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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