Flat 5, 57 Princess Street, Luton, LU1 5AT
About Flat 5
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 £149,000 is 74.2% 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 1729.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 14 m² it sits well below the postcode median (44 m² across 77 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Sold October 2023 for £577,500.
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Energy performance
Flat 5's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
Flat 5 has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
20 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
Latest sale on Flat 5 was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.
£149,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£577,500
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
31 October 2023Most recent
£577,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in LU1 5AT: £183,000 (2024–2022).
Nearby sales in LU1 5AT
Versus other Princess Street homes
On price per m², Flat 5 stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£41,250
Street avg £3,100
Floor Area
14 m²
Street avg 46 m²
Habitable Rooms
1 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
0.7 t/year
Street avg 2.0 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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
Princess Street — bus stop.
Closest school
0.5 km
Hillborough Junior School. 29 schools nearby.
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
53.4dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.8dB