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1f, High Town Road, Luton, LU2 0BW

Property type
End terrace
Floor 01
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
18 m²
194 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 65
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 1f

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

1f is an end-of-terrace house in Luton (LU2 0BW). It has a recorded floor area of 18 m² (around 194 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (December 2025) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 5 certificates since May 2013. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. At 18 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 71 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 15–106 m². The building's EPC ratings span G to C across 71 units on file.

Untraded for 25 years, with the last transfer in April 2001. Across 1997–2001, sale prices on this property compounded at 16.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £173,000 sits 127.6% above the 2001 sale of £76,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£392/sq ft) was about 102% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 18 m² it sits well below the postcode median (43 m² across 70 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1f

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

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 5)
Dec 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D65
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
1.1 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2015from May 2013
Heating System
Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel
ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls
ManualProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Walls
Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%50%

More low energy lighting installed

May 2019from Dec 2015
EPC improved fromD68toE39
Heating System
Gas BoilerRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel
GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls
Prog + StatThermostat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
Main SystemImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system changed

Low Energy Lighting
50%20%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

May 2019from May 2019
Low Energy Lighting
20%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Dec 2025from May 2019
EPC improved fromE47toD65
Heating System
Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel
ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls
ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1f, High Town Road, Luton, LU2 0BW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1f has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

30applications of note in the surrounding area

Before you offer

We flagged 2 things worth checking at 1f

Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.

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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.

1f's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (1997).

Current estimate

£173,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 16.8% per year over 3 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2001)

£76,000

Growth on file: 16.8% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 5 April 2001Most recent

    £76,000

    +68.9%over 3 years
  2. 20 November 1997

    £45,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU2 0BW: £50,000 (2023–2021).

On the street

Versus other High Town Road homes

Four headline reads against 65 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 1f lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,222

Street avg £4,226

On par

Floor Area

18 m²

Street avg 44 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.1 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1f

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

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby
£14.99one-off

30-day 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
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.

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Berkley Path — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

St Matthew's Primary School. 35 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

The full 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 LU2 0BW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for LU2 0BW

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.3dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for LU2 0BW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.4dB

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 1f, High Town Road, Luton, LU2 0BW. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.