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

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

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

3 Baker Street, LU1 3PX last sold for £270,000 in May 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £110,000 in November 2003, so prices have been rising over 20 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 3 Baker Street, LU1 3PX?

Across 2 sales between November 2003 and May 2023, 3 Baker Street, LU1 3PX rose from £110,000 to £270,000, a change of £160,000. That works out to roughly +4.7% per year compounded over 20 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

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

The current EPC rating for 3 Baker Street, LU1 3PX is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in June 2018. It has improved from a F recorded in April 2009 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3 Baker Street, LU1 3PX?

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

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

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

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

3 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 3 Baker Street, LU1 3PX in?

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

What is crime like near 3 Baker Street, LU1 3PX?

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

The closest primary school to 3 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 transport links are near 3 Baker Street, LU1 3PX?

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

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3 Baker Street, Luton, LU1 3PX

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

77 m²

829 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 3 Baker Street

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

3 Baker Street is a mid-terrace house in Luton (LU1 3PX). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2018) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in April 2009 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump.

Across 2003–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £236,000 is 12.6% below the 2023 sale of £270,000, an unusual pattern given regional price growth and worth checking against the EPC condition. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£326/sq ft) was about 133.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold May 2023 for £270,000.

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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)

Jun 2018

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2018from Apr 2009

EPC improved fromF33toD66

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

33%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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

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Planning

Planning history

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

3 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 at least doubled since 2003.

Current estimate

£236,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.7% per year over 20 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£270,000

Growth on file: 4.7% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

16 May 2023Most recent
£270,000
+145.5%over 19 years
10 November 2003
£110,000

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 price per m², 3 Baker Street stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,506

Street avg £2,050

Strongly above

Floor Area

77 m²

Street avg 82 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 4.3 t/year

Above

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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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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

55 dB

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70 dB

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80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 3 Baker Street, Luton, LU1 3PX. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.