What kind of home is 8 Ashton Road, LU1 3QE?

8 Ashton Road, LU1 3QE is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 8 Ashton Road, LU1 3QE last change hands?

8 Ashton Road, LU1 3QE last sold for £124,995 in August 2011, around 15 years ago. Before that, it sold for £48,000 in August 1999, so prices have been rising over 12 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 8 Ashton Road, LU1 3QE changed over time?

Across 2 sales between August 1999 and August 2011, 8 Ashton Road, LU1 3QE rose from £48,000 to £124,995, a change of £76,995. That works out to roughly +8.4% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 8 Ashton Road, LU1 3QE have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Ashton Road, LU1 3QE is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in June 2026. It has dropped from a B recorded in April 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Ashton Road, LU1 3QE?

8 Ashton Road, LU1 3QE has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (700 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 9% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in LU1 3QE. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Ashton Road, LU1 3QE use?

The latest EPC at 8 Ashton Road, LU1 3QE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Ashton Road, LU1 3QE?

8 Ashton Road, LU1 3QE 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 8 Ashton Road, LU1 3QE in?

8 Ashton Road, LU1 3QE sits in Luton. It falls within the LU1 postcode district.

Is 8 Ashton Road, LU1 3QE in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Ashton Road, LU1 3QE show an average of 578 reported crimes per month over the last 16 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 31% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (15% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 8 Ashton Road, LU1 3QE?

The closest primary school to 8 Ashton Road, LU1 3QE is Tennyson Road Primary School (209m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Chiltern Academy (1.0km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 8 Ashton Road, LU1 3QE?

The closest bus stop to 8 Ashton Road, LU1 3QE is Arthur Street, 131m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Ashton Road, Luton, LU1 3QE

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

65 m²

700 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 8 Ashton Road

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

8 Ashton Road is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Luton (LU1 3QE). It has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (around 700 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2026) shows a C (score 70). Earlier certificates rated it B (April 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

It hasn't traded since August 2011, a hold of 15 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1999–2011, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £227,000 sits 81.6% above the 2011 sale of £124,995.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Utility roomYes

Outside

ParkingOff road

Building

Central heatingYes
RefurbishedYes

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jun 2026

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 9 June 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2011from Apr 2009

EPC improved fromB81toE46

Heating System

Gas BoilerStorage Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel

GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls

FullManual

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Main SystemGas Multipoint

Hot water system changed

Low Energy Lighting

3%50%

More low energy lighting installed

Jun 2026from Mar 2011

EPC improved fromE46toC70

Heating System

Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

ManualFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Gas MultipointMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Ashton Road, Luton, LU1 3QE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Ashton Road 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 1999.

Current estimate

£227,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.4% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2011)

£124,995

Growth on file: 8.4% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

4 August 2011Most recent
£124,995
+160.4%over 11 years
31 August 1999
£48,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU1 3QE: £225,000 (2026–2025).

Nearby sales in LU1 3QE

On the street

Versus other Ashton Road homes

Four headline reads against 41 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

8 Ashton Road outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,923

Street avg £2,459

Below

Floor Area

65 m²

Street avg 71 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

Strongly above

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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.

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Crime

578/mo

Falling 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. 24 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU1 3QE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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