25b, Crescent Rise, Luton, LU2 0AT

25b is a five-bedroom semi-detached house in Luton (LU2 0AT). It has a recorded floor area of 104 m² (around 1119 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows an E (score 49), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 3 certificates since November 2010. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 3-band jump. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Other recorded features include a balcony and notable views. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

It hasn't traded since December 1999, a hold of 26 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1997–1999, sale prices on this property compounded at 33.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £372,000 sits 181.8% above the 1999 sale of £132,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£118/sq ft) was about 34.4% below the postcode norm. At 104 m² it's 23.8% larger than the typical home in the postcode (84 m² median across 20 EPCs). It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 75% of similar EPCs). 5 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count.