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52 High Town Road, Luton, LU2 0DF

4 planning records
Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 01
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
85 m²
915 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 56
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 52 High Town Road

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

52 High Town Road is a mid-terrace house in Luton (LU2 0DF). It has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (around 915 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. At 85 m² this is the 8th smallest of 9 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 32–85 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to D, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (November 2020) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. Earlier certificates rated it C (July 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76).

At 85 m² the property is well over the postcode median (44 m² across 8 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 4 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 2 refused. Past consents include change of use to residential, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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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 3)
Nov 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D56
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
5.1 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 10 November 2030

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2018from Jul 2009
EPC improved fromC70toD55
Heating System
Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Heating Controls
ManualProg + TRVs

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Walls
Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Nov 2020from Oct 2018
Main Fuel
ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Hot Water
Very PoorGood

Hot water efficiency improved

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era1st Floor FlatEPC DPre-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 52 High Town Road, Luton, LU2 0DF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 applications on record at 52 High Town Road, Luton, LU2 0DF

4decisions1extensions23documents29nearby
Flagged:Change of use
  1. Jan 2002
    Change of UseAmendment
    Outcome in report

    Change of use and conversion of shop cellar to one bedroom flat together with car parking and amenity area.

    Reference
    01/01341/COU
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision
  4. Change Of UseDecision

+ 1 more application in the report

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (4 on record)
  • All 4 applications on this property in full, plus 29 notable nearby
  • The 23 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.

52 High Town Road has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£280,000

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 0DF: £56,000 (2025–1997).

On the street

Versus other High Town Road homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

52 High Town Road outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

56 (D)

Street avg 53 (E)

On par

Floor Area

85 m²

Street avg 49 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.1 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 52 High Town Road

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

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
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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

St Matthews Church — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

St Matthew's Primary School. 36 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 0DF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for LU2 0DF

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.9dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for LU2 0DF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.9dB

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 52 High Town Road, Luton, LU2 0DF. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.