What kind of home is Flat 5, 57 Princess Street, LU1 5AT?

Flat 5, 57 Princess Street, LU1 5AT is a mid-terrace house.

When did Flat 5, 57 Princess Street, LU1 5AT last change hands?

Flat 5, 57 Princess Street, LU1 5AT last sold for £577,500 in October 2023, around 3 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for Flat 5, 57 Princess Street, LU1 5AT?

The current EPC rating for Flat 5, 57 Princess Street, LU1 5AT is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in November 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in September 2012. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Flat 5, 57 Princess Street, LU1 5AT?

Flat 5, 57 Princess Street, LU1 5AT has a recorded floor area of 14 m² (151 sq ft). That makes it about 66% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in LU1 5AT. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Flat 5, 57 Princess Street, LU1 5AT use?

The latest EPC at Flat 5, 57 Princess Street, LU1 5AT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for Flat 5, 57 Princess Street, LU1 5AT?

Flat 5, 57 Princess Street, LU1 5AT 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 Flat 5, 57 Princess Street, LU1 5AT in?

Flat 5, 57 Princess Street, LU1 5AT sits in Luton. It falls within the LU1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around Flat 5, 57 Princess Street, LU1 5AT?

Police records around Flat 5, 57 Princess Street, LU1 5AT 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 Flat 5, 57 Princess Street, LU1 5AT?

The closest primary school to Flat 5, 57 Princess Street, LU1 5AT is Hillborough Junior School (538m), one of 24 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Stockwood Park Academy (1.3km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near Flat 5, 57 Princess Street, LU1 5AT?

The closest bus stop to Flat 5, 57 Princess Street, LU1 5AT is Princess Street, 62m away. The nearest bus option is Luton Station Interchange, 644m away.

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Flat 5, 57 Princess Street, Luton, LU1 5AT

Estimated value

£155,000

Since the 2023 sale (£577,500)-73%
Against LU1 5AT's recent median (£183,000)-15%

Newest record on this page: April 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 02

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

14 m²

151 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

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About this valuation

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Our estimate

£155,000

Against its 2023 sale (£577,500)-73%
Against LU1 5AT's recent median (£183,000)-15%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for Flat 5 is modelled from its 14 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in LU1 5AT. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.

What it's based on

Floor area
14 m² from the EPC lodged in November 2023
Sales of this home
1 sale recorded, the latest in 2023
Recent sales in LU1 5AT
5 sales, median £183,000 (2026–2023)

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Planning	None on this home	Full history, plus nearby schemes
Flood risk	Not shown	Included

Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Latest sale on Flat 5 was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Sales timeline

31 October 2023Most recent
£577,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU1 5AT: £183,000 (2026–2023).

Nearby sales in LU1 5AT

Risks

What this page doesn't show

2 potential issues have already been flagged for Flat 5, 57 Princess Street, Luton, LU1 5AT. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaIn report
Larger development activity nearbyIn report
Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report

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Overview

About Flat 5

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

Flat 5 is a mid-terrace house in Luton (LU1 5AT). It has a recorded floor area of 14 m² (around 151 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. At 14 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (14–55 m²). On EPC score it ranks first in the building (76 versus a worst of 69). The latest certificate (November 2023) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in September 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor.

Today's modelled estimate of £155,000 is 73.2% below the 2023 sale of £577,500, an unusual pattern given regional price growth and worth checking against the EPC condition. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£3,832/sq ft) was about 1693.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 14 m² it sits well below the postcode median (41 m² across 77 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Sold October 2023 for £577,500.

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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.

Flat 5's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2023

EPC Rating

C76

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

0.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 14 November 2033

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2023from Sept 2012

EPC improved fromD67toC76

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

25%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Flat 5, 57 Princess Street, Luton, LU1 5AT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Flat 5 has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

19 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

On the street

Versus other Princess Street homes

Four headline reads against 62 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², Flat 5 stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£41,250

Street avg £3,068

Strongly above

Floor Area

14 m²

Street avg 46 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

1 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

0.7 t/year

Street avg 1.9 t/year

Strongly above

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.

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Crime

578/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Princess Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Hillborough Junior School. 29 schools nearby.

Nearest schools

Hillborough Junior SchoolPrimary538m
Hillborough Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimary538m
Dallow Primary SchoolPrimary739m
Tennyson Road Primary SchoolPrimary778m

Nearest stops

Princess StreetBus stop62m
Stanley StreetBus stop206m
Dunstable PlaceBus stop220m
Dumfries CourtBus stop221m

Most reported crime locally

Violence & Sexual Offences2,841 reports31%
Anti-social Behaviour1,186 reports13%
Shoplifting1,157 reports13%
Other Theft669 reports7%

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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 5AT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU1 5AT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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Victorian-era2nd Floor FlatEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Comparables

Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.

Valuation method in detail

How the estimate is made: The estimate for Flat 5 is modelled from its 14 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in LU1 5AT. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
Where sold prices come from: Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 1 sale is recorded for Flat 5. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
Reading the EPC: Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for Flat 5 was lodged in November 2023 at band C and is valid until November 2033. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records: Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to Flat 5. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
Area figures: Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 16 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 29 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from LU1 5AT, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
Council tax band: Flat 5 is in council tax band A. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.

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