What type of property is 1 Farley Lodge, Ruthin Close, LU1 5EN?

1 Farley Lodge, Ruthin Close, LU1 5EN is an end-of-terrace house.

What energy rating does 1 Farley Lodge, Ruthin Close, LU1 5EN have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Farley Lodge, Ruthin Close, LU1 5EN is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in August 2020. It has improved from a D recorded in May 2011. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Farley Lodge, Ruthin Close, LU1 5EN?

1 Farley Lodge, Ruthin Close, LU1 5EN has a recorded floor area of 21 m² (226 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Farley Lodge, Ruthin Close, LU1 5EN heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Farley Lodge, Ruthin Close, LU1 5EN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Farley Lodge, Ruthin Close, LU1 5EN?

1 Farley Lodge, Ruthin Close, LU1 5EN 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.

Where is 1 Farley Lodge, Ruthin Close, LU1 5EN located?

1 Farley Lodge, Ruthin Close, LU1 5EN sits in Luton. It falls within the LU1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 1 Farley Lodge, Ruthin Close, LU1 5EN?

Police records around 1 Farley Lodge, Ruthin Close, LU1 5EN 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 1 Farley Lodge, Ruthin Close, LU1 5EN?

The closest primary school to 1 Farley Lodge, Ruthin Close, LU1 5EN is Hillborough Junior School (275m), one of 19 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Stockwood Park Academy (1.1km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Farley Lodge, Ruthin Close, LU1 5EN?

The closest bus stop to 1 Farley Lodge, Ruthin Close, LU1 5EN is Chapel Street Nursery, 222m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Farley Lodge, Ruthin Close, Luton, LU1 5EN

Property type

End terrace

Floor Ground

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

21 m²

226 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 1 Farley Lodge

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

1 Farley Lodge is an end-of-terrace house in Luton (LU1 5EN). It has a recorded floor area of 21 m² (around 226 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. At 21 m² this is the 4th smallest of 6 units on EPC record in 1 Farley Lodge, where floor areas span 18–21 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (August 2020) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in May 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Very Good.

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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.

1 Farley Lodge's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2020

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2020from May 2011

EPC improved fromD63toC69

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

33%75%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Farley Lodge, Ruthin Close, Luton, LU1 5EN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Farley Lodge 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

1 Farley Lodge has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£146,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU1 5EN: £60,000 (2025–2017).

Nearby sales in LU1 5EN

On the street

Versus other Ruthin Close homes

Four headline reads against 53 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating

69 (C)

Street avg 61 (D)

Above

Floor Area

21 m²

Street avg 23 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.3 t/year

Street avg 1.8 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

1 rooms

Street avg 1 rooms

On par

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Comparables

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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

Chapel Street Nursery — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Hillborough Junior School. 22 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 5EN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU1 5EN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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