What kind of home is 39a, Elm Avenue, LU1 4HS?

39a, Elm Avenue, LU1 4HS is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 39a, Elm Avenue, LU1 4HS last change hands?

39a, Elm Avenue, LU1 4HS last sold for £137,500 in July 2006, around 20 years ago. Before that, it sold for £109,500 in November 2002, so prices have been rising over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 39a, Elm Avenue, LU1 4HS appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between November 2002 and July 2006, 39a, Elm Avenue, LU1 4HS rose from £109,500 to £137,500, a change of £28,000. That works out to roughly +6.4% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 39a, Elm Avenue, LU1 4HS have?

The current EPC rating for 39a, Elm Avenue, LU1 4HS is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in July 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in March 2012. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 39a, Elm Avenue, LU1 4HS?

39a, Elm Avenue, LU1 4HS has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (753 sq ft), around 23 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 39a, Elm Avenue, LU1 4HS use?

The latest EPC at 39a, Elm Avenue, LU1 4HS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 39a, Elm Avenue, LU1 4HS?

39a, Elm Avenue, LU1 4HS 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 39a, Elm Avenue, LU1 4HS in?

39a, Elm Avenue, LU1 4HS sits in Caddington, Luton, Luton. It falls within the LU1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 39a, Elm Avenue, LU1 4HS?

Police records around 39a, 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.

What schools are near 39a, Elm Avenue, LU1 4HS?

The closest primary school to 39a, 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).

What is the nearest station to 39a, Elm Avenue, LU1 4HS?

The closest bus stop to 39a, Elm Avenue, LU1 4HS is Culworth Close, 64m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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39a, Elm Avenue, Caddington, Luton, LU1 4HS

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 01

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

70 m²

753 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 39a

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

39a is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Caddington, Luton, Luton (LU1 4HS). It has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (around 753 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2023) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in March 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good. Other recorded features include a basement.

Untraded for 20 years, with the last transfer in July 2006. Across 2002–2006, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £232,000 sits 68.7% above the 2006 sale of £137,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£182/sq ft) was about 36.4% below the postcode norm. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 84% of similar EPCs).

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
Bathrooms2
EnsuiteYes
BasementYes

Outside

ParkingYes

Building

Heating systemGas
RefurbishedYes

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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 2023

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2023from Mar 2012

EPC improved fromD65toC72

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 39a, Elm Avenue, Caddington, Luton, LU1 4HS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

39a 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.

Current estimate

£232,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.4% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2006)

£137,500

Growth on file: 6.4% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

27 July 2006Most recent
£137,500
+25.6%over 3 years
15 November 2002
£109,500

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 3 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 39a runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,964

Street avg £2,574

Above

Floor Area

70 m²

Street avg 65 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 3.5 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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£481k

1 Crawley Close, Slip End

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1 Brick Kiln Barns, Chaul End Road, Caddington

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2 bed2 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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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

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FAQ

Common questions

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