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5 Priory Gardens, Luton, LU2 7DP

1 planning record
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
137 m²
1475 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 65
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 5 Priory Gardens

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

5 Priory Gardens is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Luton (LU2 7DP). It has a recorded floor area of 137 m² (around 1475 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (April 2021) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in November 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include outbuildings.

At 137 m² the property is well over the postcode median (104 m² across 10 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2004–2011, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £515,000 sits 68.9% above the 2011 sale of £305,000. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2007. Past consents include an extension and a porch, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last changed hands 15 years ago, in October 2011.

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
  • Bathrooms2

Outside

  • DrivewayYes
  • OutbuildingsYes
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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 3)
Apr 2021

EPC Rating

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

Certificate validity

Valid until 14 April 2031

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2011from Nov 2010
EPC improved fromE54toD60
Wall Insulation
Uninsulated SolidInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting
100%24%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Apr 2021from Apr 2011
Roof
GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
24%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) wallsPermanent outbuildings

Because the property has been extended more than once, has solid (non-cavity) walls, and has permanent outbuildings, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Priory Gardens, Luton, LU2 7DP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 5 Priory Gardens, Luton, LU2 7DP

1decisions1extensions3documents25nearby
  1. Aug 2007
    PorchFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Side and rear of property

    Erection of single storey side and rear extensions and front porch.

    Extension
    Documents
    3 docs on file
    Reference
    07/00774/FUL
    Full record in report

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (1 on record)
  • All 1 application on this property in full, plus 25 notable nearby
  • The 3 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.

5 Priory Gardens valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£515,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.5% per year over 7 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2011)

£305,000

Growth on file: 3.5% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 13 October 2011Most recent

    £305,000

    +27.1%over 6 years

  2. 5 November 2004

    £240,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU2 7DP: £405,000 (2022–2017).

On the street

Versus other Priory Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

5 Priory Gardens outperforms the street on years held by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,226

Street avg £2,677

Below

Floor Area

137 m²

Street avg 124 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.7 t/year

Street avg 5.5 t/year

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Priory Gardens

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

Crime

385/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Priory Gardens — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Luton Sixth Form College. 37 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 7DP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for LU2 7DP

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.0dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for LU2 7DP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.4dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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