1f, High Town Road, Luton, LU2 0BW
About 1f
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.
Energy performance
1f's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler
Connected to mains gas supply
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Wall insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Heating system changed
Changed to a more efficient fuel source
Heating controls changed
Hot water system changed
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Upgraded to gas central heating
Connected to mains gas supply
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
1f has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
30applications of note in the surrounding area
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- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
1f's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (1997).
£173,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 16.8% per year over 3 years.
£76,000
Growth on file: 16.8% per year over 3 years.
Sales timeline
5 April 2001Most recent
£76,000
+68.9%over 3 years20 November 1997
£45,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in LU2 0BW: £50,000 (2023–2021).
Nearby sales in LU2 0BW
Versus other High Town Road homes
Floor Area for 1f lags the street by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£4,222
Street avg £4,226
Floor Area
18 m²
Street avg 44 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.1 t/year
Street avg 2.9 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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.
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Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
53.3dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.4dB







