What type of property is 13 Elm Avenue, LU1 4HS?

13 Elm Avenue, LU1 4HS is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 13 Elm Avenue, LU1 4HS sell for?

13 Elm Avenue, LU1 4HS last sold for £215,000 in November 2012, around 14 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 13 Elm Avenue, LU1 4HS have?

The current EPC rating for 13 Elm Avenue, LU1 4HS is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in March 2026. It has improved from a E recorded in March 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 13 Elm Avenue, LU1 4HS?

13 Elm Avenue, LU1 4HS has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (743 sq ft), around 35 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 13 Elm Avenue, LU1 4HS heated?

The latest EPC at 13 Elm Avenue, LU1 4HS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 13 Elm Avenue, LU1 4HS?

13 Elm Avenue, LU1 4HS is in council tax band D.

Where is 13 Elm Avenue, LU1 4HS located?

13 Elm Avenue, LU1 4HS sits in Caddington, Luton, Luton. It falls within the LU1 postcode district.

What is crime like near 13 Elm Avenue, LU1 4HS?

Police records around 13 Elm Avenue, LU1 4HS 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 13 Elm Avenue, LU1 4HS?

The closest primary school to 13 Elm Avenue, LU1 4HS is Caddington Village School (455m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Stockwood Park Academy (1.6km).

How well connected is 13 Elm Avenue, LU1 4HS?

The closest bus stop to 13 Elm Avenue, LU1 4HS is Culworth Close, 64m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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13 Elm Avenue, Caddington, Luton, LU1 4HS

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

69 m²

743 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 13 Elm Avenue

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

13 Elm Avenue is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Caddington, Luton, Luton (LU1 4HS). It has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (around 743 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (March 2026) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in March 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Very Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Today's modelled estimate of £381,000 sits 77.2% above the 2012 sale of £215,000. Last sold in November 2012, so it's been off the market for around 14 years.

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

Bedrooms2

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

Building

Heating systemGas

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Mar 2026

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2012from Mar 2009

EPC improved fromE47toD65

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

18%90%

More low energy lighting installed

Mar 2026from May 2012

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

90%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached BungalowEPC DSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 13 Elm Avenue, Caddington, Luton, LU1 4HS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

13 Elm Avenue 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.

13 Elm Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£381,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2012)

£215,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

23 November 2012Most recent
£215,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU1 4HS: £470,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in LU1 4HS

On the street

Versus other Elm Avenue homes

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

Price per m² for 13 Elm Avenue lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,116

Street avg £4,352

Strongly below

Floor Area

69 m²

Street avg 77 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

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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4 bed1 bath

£561k

1 Farmers View, Slip End

LU1 4FQ

4 bed2 bath

£568k

1 Finch Green, Caddington

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4 bed2 bath

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

Culworth Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Caddington Village School. 12 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 4HS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU1 4HS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 13 Elm Avenue, Caddington, Luton, LU1 4HS. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.