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173 Hitchin Road, Luton, LU2 0EP

3 sales on record1 planning record

Estimated value

£291,000

  • Since the 2013 sale (£133,500)+118%
  • Against LU2 0EP's recent median (£275,000)+6%

Newest record on this page: May 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
3
Floor area
88 m²
947 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 64
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Valuation

About this valuation

How the figure is worked out and what it's based on. If you know this home, you can tell other visitors what you think it's worth.

Our estimate

£291,000

  • Against its 2013 sale (£133,500)+118%
  • Against LU2 0EP's recent median (£275,000)+6%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 173 Hitchin Road is modelled from its 88 m² EPC floor area, its 3 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in LU2 0EP. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.

What it's based on

  • Floor area

    88 m² from the EPC lodged in May 2026

  • Sales of this home

    3 sales recorded, the latest in 2013

  • Recent sales in LU2 0EP

    5 sales, median £275,000 (2025–2024)

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DataThis pageFull report
SalesLatest sale shown: October 2025Latest available records, read when you order
ValuationEstimate from the last refreshAnalysed against comparable sales
Planning1 applicationFull history, plus nearby schemes
Flood riskNot shownIncluded
Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

173 Hitchin Road saw 3 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.

Sales timeline

  1. 19 September 2013Most recent

    £133,500

    -21.5%over 5 years

  2. 23 January 2008

    £170,000

    +18.9%over 3 years

  3. 22 December 2004

    £143,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU2 0EP: £275,000 (2025–2024).

Risks

What this page doesn't show

2 potential issues have already been flagged for 173 Hitchin Road, Luton, LU2 0EP. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
  • Signs of HMO activity in the areaIn report
  • Larger development activity nearbyIn report
  • Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
  • Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
  • Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report

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Overview

About 173 Hitchin Road

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

173 Hitchin Road is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Luton (LU2 0EP). It has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (around 947 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2026) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in November 2008 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Very Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Across 2004–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at -0.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £291,000 sits 118% above the 2013 sale of £133,500. Last changed hands 13 years ago, in September 2013. One planning record on file: subdivision refused in 2005.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms3
  • Dining roomYes
  • Utility roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes
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Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
May 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D64
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
3.3 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 5 May 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2010from Nov 2008
EPC improved fromE45toD59
Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof
PoorAverage

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%60%

More low energy lighting installed

May 2026from Feb 2010
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
60%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 173 Hitchin Road, Luton, LU2 0EP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records show a subdivision application — the property's legal arrangement has been altered.

1 application on record at 173 Hitchin Road, Luton, LU2 0EP

1decisions29nearby
Flagged:Subdivision
  1. Aug 2005
    SubdivisionFull
    Outcome in report

    Conversion of a two-storey three bedroom dwelling house into1 one bedroom flat and 1 two bedroom flat.

    Reference
    05/01037/FUL
    Full record in report

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On the street

Versus other Hitchin Road homes

Four headline reads against 22 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

173 Hitchin Road outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,517

Street avg £2,028

Below

Floor Area

88 m²

Street avg 94 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 4.8 t/year

Strongly above
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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

385/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

High Town Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

St Matthew's Primary School. 36 schools nearby.

Nearest schools

  • St Matthew's Primary SchoolPrimary442m
  • Wenlock CofE AcademyPrimary851m
  • Crawley Green Infant SchoolPrimary912m
  • Ramridge Primary SchoolPrimary1.0km

Nearest stops

  • High Town RoadBus stop150m
  • Jubilee StreetBus stop237m
  • Abbey DriveBus stop247m
  • Hart LaneBus stop252m

Most reported crime locally

  • Violence & Sexual Offences1,683 reports31%
  • Anti-social Behaviour926 reports17%
  • Shoplifting492 reports9%
  • Vehicle Crime478 reports9%

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.8dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for LU2 0EP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.6dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
Valuation method in detail
How the estimate is made
The estimate for 173 Hitchin Road is modelled from its 88 m² EPC floor area, its 3 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in LU2 0EP. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
Where sold prices come from
Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 3 sales are recorded for 173 Hitchin Road. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
Reading the EPC
Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 173 Hitchin Road was lodged in May 2026 at band D and is valid until May 2036. 3 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records
Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 1 application is matched to 173 Hitchin Road. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
Area figures
Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 14 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 36 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from LU2 0EP, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
Council tax band
173 Hitchin Road is in council tax band B. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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