What kind of home is 18 Baker Street, LU1 3PX?

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

When did 18 Baker Street, LU1 3PX last change hands?

18 Baker Street, LU1 3PX last sold for £150,000 in May 2015, around 11 years ago. Before that, it sold for £140,000 in August 2007, so prices have been rising over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 18 Baker Street, LU1 3PX changed over time?

Across 2 sales between August 2007 and May 2015, 18 Baker Street, LU1 3PX rose from £140,000 to £150,000, a change of £10,000. That works out to roughly +0.9% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 18 Baker Street, LU1 3PX?

The current EPC rating for 18 Baker Street, LU1 3PX is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in April 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 18 Baker Street, LU1 3PX?

18 Baker Street, LU1 3PX has a recorded floor area of 94 m² (1,012 sq ft). That makes it about 19% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in LU1 3PX. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 18 Baker Street, LU1 3PX use?

The latest EPC at 18 Baker Street, LU1 3PX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 18 Baker Street, LU1 3PX?

18 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 18 Baker Street, LU1 3PX in?

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

Is 18 Baker Street, LU1 3PX in a safe area?

Police records around 18 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 18 Baker Street, LU1 3PX?

The closest primary school to 18 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 18 Baker Street, LU1 3PX?

The closest bus stop to 18 Baker Street, LU1 3PX is Arthur Street, 74m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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18 Baker Street, Luton, LU1 3PX

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

94 m²

1012 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 18 Baker Street

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

18 Baker Street is a mid-terrace house in Luton (LU1 3PX). It has a recorded floor area of 94 m² (around 1012 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2024) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump.

Across 2007–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 0.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £264,000 sits 76% above the 2015 sale of £150,000. At 94 m² it's 19% larger than the typical home in the postcode (79 m² median across 34 EPCs). Last changed hands 11 years ago, in May 2015.

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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.

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has been extended more than once, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Baker Street, Luton, LU1 3PX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

18 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.

18 Baker Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£264,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 0.9% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£150,000

Growth on file: 0.9% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

4 May 2015Most recent
£150,000
+7.1%over 7 years
27 August 2007
£140,000

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.

Floor Area for 18 Baker Street runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,596

Street avg £2,111

Below

Floor Area

94 m²

Street avg 82 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.0 t/year

Street avg 4.3 t/year

On par

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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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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 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

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FAQ

Common questions

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