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16a, Cades Close, Luton, LU1 5QQ

Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
93 m²
1001 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 76
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Social Rental
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Overview

About 16a

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

16a is a detached house in Luton (LU1 5QQ). It has a recorded floor area of 93 m² (around 1001 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in May 2024 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good and roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Apr 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C76
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.3 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 16 April 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2026from May 2024
EPC improved fromD65toC76
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Walls
AverageGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

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21st centuryDetached HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16a, Cades Close, Luton, LU1 5QQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16a has no planning applications on record.

19

But the area is active

19 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.

16a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£350,000

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, 16a stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

76 (C)

Street avg 67 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

93 m²

Street avg 89 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 16a

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 · from £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.
£350k

1 Bluebellwood Close

LU1 5RT

£320k

1 Barnard Road

LU1 5RS

3 bed1 bath
£320k

1 Dunsmore Road

LU1 5JU

4 bed
£318k

1 Cades Lane

LU1 5QG

3 bed1 bath
£300k

1 Bretts Mead

LU1 5NG

3 bed
£287k

1 Dukes Court, Wellington Street

LU1 5AF

£281k

1 Bolingbroke Road

LU1 5JD

£278k

1 Deanes Close

LU1 5FE

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

Crime

578/mo

Falling 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 16a, Cades Close, Luton, LU1 5QQ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.