What kind of home is 12 Baker Street, LU1 3PX?

12 Baker Street, LU1 3PX is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What did 12 Baker Street, LU1 3PX sell for?

12 Baker Street, LU1 3PX last sold for £167,500 in May 2015, around 11 years ago. Before that, it sold for £43,000 in March 1997, so prices have been rising over 18 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 12 Baker Street, LU1 3PX appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between March 1997 and May 2015, 12 Baker Street, LU1 3PX rose from £43,000 to £167,500, a change of £124,500. That works out to roughly +7.8% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 12 Baker Street, LU1 3PX?

The current EPC rating for 12 Baker Street, LU1 3PX is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in June 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 12 Baker Street, LU1 3PX?

12 Baker Street, LU1 3PX has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (947 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 11% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in LU1 3PX. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 12 Baker Street, LU1 3PX use?

The latest EPC at 12 Baker Street, LU1 3PX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 12 Baker Street, LU1 3PX?

12 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 12 Baker Street, LU1 3PX in?

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

Is 12 Baker Street, LU1 3PX in a safe area?

Police records around 12 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 12 Baker Street, LU1 3PX?

The closest primary school to 12 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.

What is the nearest station to 12 Baker Street, LU1 3PX?

The closest bus stop to 12 Baker Street, LU1 3PX is Arthur Street, 74m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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12 Baker Street, Luton, LU1 3PX

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

88 m²

947 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 12 Baker Street

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

12 Baker Street is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Luton (LU1 3PX). It has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (around 947 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2024) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since January 2011. Between certificates, roof efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77).

Across 1997–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £268,000 sits 60% above the 2015 sale of £167,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£177/sq ft) was about 26.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 11 years since the last transfer (May 2015).

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
EnsuiteYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2024

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2024from Jan 2011

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Baker Street, Luton, LU1 3PX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 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 1997.

Current estimate

£268,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.8% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£167,500

Growth on file: 7.8% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

7 May 2015Most recent
£167,500
+289.5%over 18 years
27 March 1997
£43,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU1 3PX: £243,500 (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.

On floor area, 12 Baker Street stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,903

Street avg £2,102

On par

Floor Area

88 m²

Street avg 82 m²

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Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

4.7 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

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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

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FAQ

Common questions

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