17a, Arthur Street, Luton, LU1 3SF
About 17a
17a is a detached house in Luton (LU1 3SF). It has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (around 484 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. The latest certificate (February 2026) returns an A (score 94), the top energy band on the EPC scale. When first surveyed in July 2016 the rating was E, the property has climbed 4 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and window efficiency went from Average to Very Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
At 45 m² it's 21.1% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (57 m² median across 16 EPCs). On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode.
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Energy performance
17a ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 24 February 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
High performance glazing installed
Cavity wall insulation installed
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Floor insulation added or improved
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
17a 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.
Sales history & valuation
17a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£263,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
No sales recorded with HM Land Registry
That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.
Median price across the last 5 sales in LU1 3SF: £185,000 (2026–2019).
Versus other Arthur Street homes
On epc rating, 17a stands well clear of the street.
EPC Rating
94 (A)
Street avg 57 (D)
Floor Area
45 m²
Street avg 65 m²
CO₂ Emissions
0.5 t/year
Street avg 4.1 t/year
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Crime
578/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Holly Street — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Tennyson Road Primary School. 24 schools nearby.
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
52.6dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.0dB