What kind of home is 1 Baker Street, LU1 3PX?

1 Baker Street, LU1 3PX is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 1 Baker Street, LU1 3PX?

1 Baker Street, LU1 3PX last sold for £243,500 in October 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £68,500 in June 2001. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1 Baker Street, LU1 3PX changed over time?

Across 3 sales between June 2001 and October 2024, 1 Baker Street, LU1 3PX rose from £68,500 to £243,500, a change of £175,000. That works out to roughly +5.6% per year compounded over 23 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Baker Street, LU1 3PX have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Baker Street, LU1 3PX is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in July 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Baker Street, LU1 3PX?

1 Baker Street, LU1 3PX has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (829 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Baker Street, LU1 3PX use?

The latest EPC at 1 Baker Street, LU1 3PX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Baker Street, LU1 3PX?

1 Baker Street, LU1 3PX is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 1 Baker Street, LU1 3PX in?

1 Baker Street, LU1 3PX sits in Luton. It falls within the LU1 postcode district.

Is 1 Baker Street, LU1 3PX in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Baker Street, LU1 3PX 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.

What schools are near 1 Baker Street, LU1 3PX?

The closest primary school to 1 Baker Street, LU1 3PX is Tennyson Road Primary School (168m), one of 20 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Chiltern Academy (965m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 1 Baker Street, LU1 3PX?

The closest bus stop to 1 Baker Street, LU1 3PX is Arthur Street, 74m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Baker Street, Luton, LU1 3PX

3 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

77 m²

829 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 1 Baker Street

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

1 Baker Street is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Luton (LU1 3PX). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2020) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since June 2010. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump.

Across 2001–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£294/sq ft) was about 111.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 3 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 2 is the typical count. Most recent transfer: October 2024 at £243,500.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

Building

Heating systemGas

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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 2)

Jul 2020

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2020from Jun 2010

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting

25%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Baker Street, Luton, LU1 3PX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Baker Street has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

26 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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 2001.

Current estimate

£255,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.6% per year over 23 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£243,500

Growth on file: 5.6% per year over 23 years.

Sales timeline

24 October 2024Most recent
£243,500
+81.7%over 13 years
15 February 2011
£134,000
+95.6%over 9 years
11 June 2001
£68,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU1 3PX: £268,000 (2024–2023).

Nearby sales in LU1 3PX

On the street

Versus other Baker Street homes

Four headline reads against 34 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 Baker Street outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,162

Street avg £2,061

Strongly above

Floor Area

77 m²

Street avg 82 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 4.3 t/year

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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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

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

9/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Arthur Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Tennyson Road Primary School. 23 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LU1 3PX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU1 3PX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.4dB

Low

55 dB

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65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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