What type of property is 24 Baker Street, LU1 3PX?

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

When did 24 Baker Street, LU1 3PX last change hands?

24 Baker Street, LU1 3PX last sold for £130,000 in July 2008, around 18 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £41,500 in September 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 24 Baker Street, LU1 3PX appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between September 1997 and July 2008, 24 Baker Street, LU1 3PX rose from £41,500 to £130,000, a change of £88,500. That works out to roughly +11.1% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 24 Baker Street, LU1 3PX have?

The current EPC rating for 24 Baker Street, LU1 3PX is D with a score of 55 out of 100, lodged in April 2024. It has improved from a E recorded in September 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 24 Baker Street, LU1 3PX?

24 Baker Street, LU1 3PX has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (732 sq ft). That makes it about 15% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in LU1 3PX. Source: EPC Register.

How is 24 Baker Street, LU1 3PX heated?

The latest EPC at 24 Baker Street, LU1 3PX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 24 Baker Street, LU1 3PX?

24 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.

Where is 24 Baker Street, LU1 3PX located?

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

Is 24 Baker Street, LU1 3PX in a safe area?

Police records around 24 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.

Which schools serve 24 Baker Street, LU1 3PX?

The closest primary school to 24 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 24 Baker Street, LU1 3PX?

The closest bus stop to 24 Baker Street, LU1 3PX is Arthur Street, 74m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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24 Baker Street, Luton, LU1 3PX

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

68 m²

732 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 55

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 24 Baker Street

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

24 Baker Street is a mid-terrace house in Luton (LU1 3PX). It has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (around 732 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2024) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in September 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79).

Held since July 2008 — that's 18 years off the open market, well above the local norm. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Across 1997–2008, sale prices on this property compounded at 11.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £207,000 sits 59.2% above the 2008 sale of £130,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£178/sq ft) was about 26.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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)

Apr 2024

EPC Rating

D55

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2024from Sept 2009

EPC improved fromE45toD55

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

60%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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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 24 Baker Street, Luton, LU1 3PX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

24 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.

24 Baker Street has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£207,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 11.1% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2008)

£130,000

Growth on file: 11.1% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

31 July 2008Most recent
£130,000
+108.0%over 8 years
21 January 2000
£62,500
+50.6%over 2 years
25 September 1997
£41,500

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 24 Baker Street lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,912

Street avg £2,101

On par

Floor Area

68 m²

Street avg 82 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.4 t/year

Street avg 4.3 t/year

On par

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Comparables

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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

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FAQ

Common questions

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