What kind of home is 17a, Stockwood Crescent, LU1 3SS?

17a, Stockwood Crescent, LU1 3SS is a mid-terrace house.

How energy efficient is 17a, Stockwood Crescent, LU1 3SS?

The current EPC rating for 17a, Stockwood Crescent, LU1 3SS is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in April 2025. It has improved from a F recorded in April 2015 (3 bands). Source: EPC Register.

How big is 17a, Stockwood Crescent, LU1 3SS?

17a, Stockwood Crescent, LU1 3SS has a recorded floor area of 39 m² (420 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 17a, Stockwood Crescent, LU1 3SS use?

The latest EPC at 17a, Stockwood Crescent, LU1 3SS records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 17a, Stockwood Crescent, LU1 3SS?

17a, Stockwood Crescent, LU1 3SS is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 17a, Stockwood Crescent, LU1 3SS in?

17a, Stockwood Crescent, LU1 3SS sits in Luton. It falls within the LU1 postcode district.

What is crime like near 17a, Stockwood Crescent, LU1 3SS?

Police records around 17a, Stockwood Crescent, LU1 3SS 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 17a, Stockwood Crescent, LU1 3SS?

The closest primary school to 17a, Stockwood Crescent, LU1 3SS is Tennyson Road Primary School (347m), one of 20 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Stockwood Park Academy (1.2km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 17a, Stockwood Crescent, LU1 3SS?

The closest bus stop to 17a, Stockwood Crescent, LU1 3SS is Chapel Street Nursery, 75m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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17a, Stockwood Crescent, Luton, LU1 3SS

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 02

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

39 m²

420 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 17a

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

17a is a mid-terrace house in Luton (LU1 3SS). It has a recorded floor area of 39 m² (around 420 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (April 2025) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in April 2015 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and window efficiency went from Average to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor and main heating dropped from Good to Very Poor. Main heating runs on electricity. At 39 m² this is the 46th smallest of 99 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 14–181 m². The building's EPC ratings span G to B across 99 units on file.

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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 3)

Apr 2025

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2018from Apr 2015

EPC improved fromF35toD56

Heating System

CommunityRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Hot Water

AverageVery Poor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Walls

Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Apr 2025from Apr 2018

EPC improved fromD56toC69

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th century2nd Floor FlatEPC CNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17a, Stockwood Crescent, Luton, LU1 3SS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

17a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£129,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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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 3SS: £120,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in LU1 3SS

On the street

Versus other Stockwood Crescent homes

Four headline reads against 76 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating

69 (C)

Street avg 65 (D)

On par

Floor Area

39 m²

Street avg 40 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.7 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

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

Chapel Street Nursery — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 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 3SS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU1 3SS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.5dB

Low

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FAQ

Common questions

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