What kind of home is 8 Lawn Gardens, LU1 3UN?

8 Lawn Gardens, LU1 3UN is a semi-detached house.

What energy rating does 8 Lawn Gardens, LU1 3UN have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Lawn Gardens, LU1 3UN is D with a score of 56 out of 100, lodged in July 2020. It has improved from a E recorded in March 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Lawn Gardens, LU1 3UN?

8 Lawn Gardens, LU1 3UN has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (646 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Lawn Gardens, LU1 3UN use?

The latest EPC at 8 Lawn Gardens, LU1 3UN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 8 Lawn Gardens, LU1 3UN have?

The only planning records linked to 8 Lawn Gardens, LU1 3UN are routine tree-works filings, not building works. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Lawn Gardens, LU1 3UN?

8 Lawn Gardens, LU1 3UN 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 Lawn Gardens, LU1 3UN in?

8 Lawn Gardens, LU1 3UN sits in Luton. It falls within the LU1 postcode district.

Is 8 Lawn Gardens, LU1 3UN in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Lawn Gardens, LU1 3UN 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 Lawn Gardens, LU1 3UN?

The closest primary school to 8 Lawn Gardens, LU1 3UN is Tennyson Road Primary School (307m), one of 20 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Stockwood Park Academy (1.1km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 8 Lawn Gardens, LU1 3UN?

The closest bus stop to 8 Lawn Gardens, LU1 3UN is Chapel Street Nursery, 189m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Lawn Gardens, Luton, LU1 3UN

2 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 1st

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

60 m²

646 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 56

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 8 Lawn Gardens

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

8 Lawn Gardens is a semi-detached house in Luton (LU1 3UN). It has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (around 646 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2020) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in March 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Very Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76).

2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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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)

Jul 2020

EPC Rating

D56

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 28 July 2030

3 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2020from Mar 2010

EPC improved fromE41toD56

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%57%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Lawn Gardens, Luton, LU1 3UN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history at 8 Lawn Gardens is exclusively tree-management applications — typical for a property with mature trees on or near the plot.

2 applications on record at 8 Lawn Gardens, Luton, LU1 3UN

2decisions4documents26nearby

Oct 2016
Tree WorksTrees
Outcome in report
To trim branches to beech tree by approx. 2 metres.
Documents
2 docs on file
Reference
16/01374/TRECA
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Tree WorksOct 2016Decision

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

8 Lawn Gardens has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£193,000

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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 3UN: £183,000 (2025–2023).

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On the street

Versus other Lawn Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 33 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 8 Lawn Gardens lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

56 (D)

Street avg 69 (D)

Strongly below

Floor Area

60 m²

Street avg 65 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.0 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

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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

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Crime

578/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Chapel Street Nursery — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Tennyson Road Primary School. 23 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU1 3UN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.3dB

Low

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