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1 Cades Close, Luton, LU1 5QQ

Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
87 m²
936 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Social Rental
Overview

About 1 Cades Close

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

1 Cades Close is a semi-detached house in Luton (LU1 5QQ). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 936 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (August 2025) shows a C (score 72). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since April 2016. Between certificates, window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good.

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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 2)
Aug 2025

EPC Rating

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

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2025from Apr 2016
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting
78%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Cades Close, Luton, LU1 5QQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Cades Close has no planning applications on record.

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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 Cades Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£289,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

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 5QQ: £320,000 (2025–2021).

On the street

Versus other Cades Close homes

Four headline reads against 42 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 1 Cades Close stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

72 (C)

Street avg 67 (D)

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Floor Area

87 m²

Street avg 89 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

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Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Cades Close

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

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

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
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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3 bed
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2 bed1 bath
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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

0.1 km

Cades Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.3dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for LU1 5QQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.9dB

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

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 1 Cades Close, Luton, LU1 5QQ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.