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42a, Flat A, High Town Road, Luton, LU2 0DE

2 planning records
Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 1st
Habitable rooms
4
From EPC
Floor area
70 m²
753 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 42a

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

42a is a mid-terrace house in Luton (LU2 0DE). It has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (around 753 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (February 2020) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in November 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good.

At 70 m² the property is well over the postcode median (39 m² across 13 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 85% of similar EPCs). 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused.

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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 4)
Feb 2020

EPC Rating

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

Certificate validity

Valid until 21 February 2030

3 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2010from Nov 2009
Hot Water
Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Feb 2020from Jul 2010
EPC improved fromE42toC70
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era1st Floor FlatEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 42a, Flat A, High Town Road, Luton, LU2 0DE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 42a, Flat A, High Town Road, Luton, LU2 0DE

2decisions1extensions2documents29nearby
  1. Sept 2004
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey

    First floor extension at rear and construction of mansard roof at side to provide 2 no. two bedroom flats.

    Documents
    2 docs on file
    Reference
    03/00786/FUL
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. Change Of UseDecision

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  • All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 29 notable nearby
  • The 2 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.

42a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£208,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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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 LU2 0DE: £156,250 (2026–2000).

On the street

Versus other High Town Road homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 42a runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

72 (C)

Street avg 53 (E)

Strongly above

Floor Area

70 m²

Street avg 46 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 42a

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
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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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

385/mo

Falling 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

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for LU2 0DE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.5dB

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 42a, Flat A, High Town Road, Luton, LU2 0DE. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.