52 High Town Road, Luton, LU2 0DF
About 52 High Town Road
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.
Everything you need to know about 52 High Town Road
The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.
30-day money-back guarantee
The data behind every report
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Window efficiency improved
Wall insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Connected to mains gas supply
Hot water efficiency improved
Planning history
- Feb 2019ExtensionFullIn report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Erection of a single storey rear extension
- Documents
- 12 docs on file
- Reference
- 18/01731/FUL
- Jul 2016Change Of UseAmendmentIn report
Change of Use from A1 (Beauty Salon) to A5 (Hot Food Takeaway) with external extraction system
- Documents
- 11 docs on file
- Reference
- 15/01085/COU
We flagged 2 things worth checking at 52 High Town Road
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.
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
30-day money-back guarantee
Sales history & valuation
52 High Town Road has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£292,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
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: £102,000 (2025–2002).
Versus other High Town Road homes
52 High Town Road outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.
EPC Rating
56 (D)
Street avg 53 (E)
Floor Area
85 m²
Street avg 49 m²
CO₂ Emissions
5.1 t/year
Street avg 3.8 t/year
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
Everything you need to know about 52 High Town Road
The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.
30-day money-back guarantee
The data behind every report
Similar properties nearby
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
St Matthews Church — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
St Matthew's Primary School. 36 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
52.9dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.9dB