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1 Audley Place, Somerset Avenue, Luton, LU2 0QD

3 sales on record5 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Floor area
99 m²
1066 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 65
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 1 Audley Place

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

1 Audley Place is a four-bedroom detached house in Luton (LU2 0QD). It has a recorded floor area of 99 m² (around 1066 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since May 2015. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

5 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 2 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1998–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £428,000 is 28.9% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£312/sq ft) was about 43.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold September 2018 for £332,000.

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

  • Bedrooms4
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • DrivewayYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Audley Place

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearbyA planning decision worth checking
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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Feb 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D65
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.1 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2026from May 2015
Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
30%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Audley Place, Somerset Avenue, Luton, LU2 0QD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A a two-storey side and rear extension application was refused at 1 Audley Place in 2023.

  1. Nov 2023
    ExtensionFull
    In report

    Extension: Two storey · Side and rear of property

    Erection of two storey side and rear extension and front canopy with associated internal alterations. - Resubmission

    Documents
    14 docs on file
    Reference
    23/00764/FULHH
    View planning record
  2. Jun 2023
    ExtensionFull
    In report

    Extension: Two storey · Side and rear of property

    Erection of two storey side and rear extension with associated internal alterations. - Resubmission

    Documents
    14 docs on file
    Reference
    23/00367/FULHH
    View planning record
Before you offer

We flagged 3 things worth checking at 1 Audley Place

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
  • A planning decision worth checking
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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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1998.

Current estimate

£428,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.8% per year over 20 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2018)

£332,000

Growth on file: 6.8% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 27 September 2018Most recent

    £332,000

    +79.5%over 13 years
  2. 17 November 2004

    £185,000

    +113.9%over 6 years
  3. 28 May 1998

    £86,500

Median price across the last 4 sales in LU2 0QD: £287,500 (2024–2007).

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Audley Place

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearbyA planning decision worth checking
£14.99one-off

30-day 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
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.

Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Bloomfield Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Ramridge Primary School. 32 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.9dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for LU2 0QD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.4dB

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 1 Audley Place, Somerset Avenue, Luton, LU2 0QD. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.