What type of property is 73 Dunstable Road, LU1 4AL?

73 Dunstable Road, LU1 4AL is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 73 Dunstable Road, LU1 4AL sell for?

73 Dunstable Road, LU1 4AL last sold for £350,500 in August 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £417,500 in May 2014, so prices have been falling over 10 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 73 Dunstable Road, LU1 4AL changed over time?

Across 2 sales between May 2014 and August 2024, 73 Dunstable Road, LU1 4AL fell from £417,500 to £350,500, a change of £67,000. That works out to roughly -1.7% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 73 Dunstable Road, LU1 4AL?

The current EPC rating for 73 Dunstable Road, LU1 4AL is C with a score of 80 out of 100, lodged in May 2019. It has improved from a D recorded in April 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 73 Dunstable Road, LU1 4AL?

73 Dunstable Road, LU1 4AL has a recorded floor area of 106 m² (1,141 sq ft), around 35 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 73 Dunstable Road, LU1 4AL heated?

The latest EPC at 73 Dunstable Road, LU1 4AL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 73 Dunstable Road, LU1 4AL?

73 Dunstable Road, LU1 4AL has 3 planning records on file (2 approved, 1 refused), most recent in August 2017. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 73 Dunstable Road, LU1 4AL?

73 Dunstable Road, LU1 4AL is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 73 Dunstable Road, LU1 4AL located?

73 Dunstable Road, LU1 4AL sits in Caddington, Luton, Luton. It falls within the LU1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 73 Dunstable Road, LU1 4AL?

Police records around 73 Dunstable Road, LU1 4AL 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.

Which schools serve 73 Dunstable Road, LU1 4AL?

The closest primary school to 73 Dunstable Road, LU1 4AL is Caddington Village School (711m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Stockwood Park Academy (1.7km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 73 Dunstable Road, LU1 4AL?

The closest bus stop to 73 Dunstable Road, LU1 4AL is Manor Road, 158m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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73 Dunstable Road, Caddington, Luton, LU1 4AL

3 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

106 m²

1141 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 80

Council tax

Band G

Overview

About 73 Dunstable Road

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

73 Dunstable Road is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Caddington, Luton, Luton (LU1 4AL). It has a recorded floor area of 106 m² (around 1141 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (May 2019) shows a C (score 80), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in April 2016 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Very Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and window efficiency went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 90).

3 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include subdivision, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2014–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at -1.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £427,000 is 21.8% above the 2024 sale price. Last sale on file: £350,500 in August 2024.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

Building

Central heatingYes

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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)

May 2019

EPC Rating

C80

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Good

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

—

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2019from Apr 2016

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

38%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

May 2019from Apr 2019

EPC improved fromD63toC80

Windows

Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 73 Dunstable Road, Caddington, Luton, LU1 4AL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records show a subdivision application — the property's legal arrangement has been altered.

3 applications on record at 73 Dunstable Road, Caddington, Luton, LU1 4AL

3decisions7nearby

Flagged:Subdivision

Dec 2014
OutbuildingFull
Outcome in report
Erection of a single detached garage as a replacement to old garage for the sole use of 73 Dunstable Road.
Reference
CB/14/04058/FULL
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
SubdivisionAug 2017Decision
New BuildDec 2014Decision

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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.

73 Dunstable Road's sale-price growth has lagged the wider UK trajectory across its history on file.

Current estimate

£427,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -1.7% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£350,500

Growth on file: -1.7% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

12 August 2024Most recent
£350,500
-16.0%over 10 years
28 May 2014
£417,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU1 4AL: £490,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in LU1 4AL

On the street

Versus other Dunstable Road homes

Four headline reads against 27 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 73 Dunstable Road lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,307

Street avg £3,752

On par

Floor Area

106 m²

Street avg 121 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 4.6 t/year

Strongly above

Years Held

2 years

Street avg 7 years

Strongly below

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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

Manor Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Caddington Village School. 14 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LU1 4AL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU1 4AL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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Common questions

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