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22 Bretts Mead, Luton, LU1 5NG

4 sales on record1 planning record
Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
83 m²
893 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 22 Bretts Mead

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

22 Bretts Mead is a semi-detached house in Luton (LU1 5NG). It has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (around 893 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2023) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in February 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

Most recent transfer: November 2023 at £340,000. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. One planning record on file: a basement excavation approved in 2024. Past consents include a basement excavation, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2009–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£381/sq ft) was about 79.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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 3)
Jan 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.8 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2012from Feb 2009
EPC improved fromD67toC70
Low Energy Lighting
11%40%

More low energy lighting installed

Jan 2023from Jun 2012
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof
Very PoorAverage

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
40%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 22 Bretts Mead, Luton, LU1 5NG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 22 Bretts Mead, Luton, LU1 5NG

1decisions1extensions9documents20nearby
  1. Aug 2024
    BasementFull
    Outcome in report

    Erection of rear outbuilding with basement

    Documents
    9 docs on file
    Reference
    24/00455/FULHH
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

22 Bretts Mead has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2009.

Current estimate

£359,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.3% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£340,000

Growth on file: 7.3% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 24 November 2023Most recent

    £340,000

    +25.9%over 2 years
  2. 10 May 2021

    £270,000

    +73.1%over 8 years
  3. 18 December 2012

    £156,000

    +27.9%over 3 years
  4. 29 April 2009

    £122,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU1 5NG: £325,000 (2023–2022).

On the street

Versus other Bretts Mead homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

22 Bretts Mead is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£4,096

Street avg £2,790

Strongly above

Floor Area

83 m²

Street avg 89 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 22 Bretts Mead

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

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Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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.

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

Wilsden Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Hillborough Junior School. 23 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 5NG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for LU1 5NG

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.1dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for LU1 5NG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.7dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 22 Bretts Mead, Luton, LU1 5NG. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.