What kind of home is 23a, Collins Wood, LU1 4AH?

23a, Collins Wood, LU1 4AH is a detached house.

How energy efficient is 23a, Collins Wood, LU1 4AH?

The current EPC rating for 23a, Collins Wood, LU1 4AH is D with a score of 58 out of 100, lodged in March 2023. It has improved from a F recorded in December 2022 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

How big is 23a, Collins Wood, LU1 4AH?

23a, Collins Wood, LU1 4AH has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (753 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 23a, Collins Wood, LU1 4AH use?

The latest EPC at 23a, Collins Wood, LU1 4AH records lpg as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 23a, Collins Wood, LU1 4AH?

23a, Collins Wood, LU1 4AH 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 23a, Collins Wood, LU1 4AH in?

23a, Collins Wood, LU1 4AH sits in Caddington, Luton, Luton. It falls within the LU1 postcode district.

Is 23a, Collins Wood, LU1 4AH in a safe area?

Police records around 23a, Collins Wood, LU1 4AH 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 23a, Collins Wood, LU1 4AH?

The closest primary school to 23a, Collins Wood, LU1 4AH is Caddington Village School (946m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Stockwood Park Academy (1.7km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 23a, Collins Wood, LU1 4AH?

The closest bus stop to 23a, Collins Wood, LU1 4AH is Chaul End Road, 229m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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23a, Collins Wood, Residential Park, Caddington, Luton, LU1 4AH

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

70 m²

753 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 58

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 23a

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

23a is a detached house in Caddington, Luton, Luton (LU1 4AH). It has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (around 753 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (March 2023) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in December 2022 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average and roof efficiency went from Poor to Average. Main heating runs on lpg.

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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)

Mar 2023

EPC Rating

D58

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2023from Dec 2022

EPC improved fromF35toD58

Walls

PoorAverage

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation

PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryDetached PropertyEPC DNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 23a, Collins Wood, Residential Park, Caddington, Luton, LU1 4AH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

23a has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

7 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.

23a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£227,000

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.

On the street

Versus other Collins Wood homes

Four headline reads against 28 similar properties on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 23a runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

58 (D)

Street avg 50 (E)

Strongly above

Floor Area

70 m²

Street avg 61 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

0.2 km

Chaul End Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.9 km

Caddington Village School. 16 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 4AH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU1 4AH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.0dB

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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