Old Hat Factory, Flat 9, Clarendon Road, Luton, LU2 7PQ
About Old Hat Factory
Old Hat Factory is a semi-detached house in Luton (LU2 7PQ). It has a recorded floor area of 44 m² (around 474 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. At 44 m² this is the largest unit on EPC record across Old Hat Factory (27–44 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to D, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (September 2024) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in May 2009 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and main heating went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79). Main heating runs on electricity.
On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£405/sq ft) was about 111.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold May 2023 for £192,000.
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Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating system changed
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water efficiency improved
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Roof insulation improved
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Ventilation system changed
Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system
Heating controls changed
Hot water efficiency decreased
Window efficiency improved
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Old Hat Factory has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
26applications of note in the surrounding area
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- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
Old Hat Factory valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£191,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£192,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
30 May 2023Most recent
£192,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in LU2 7PQ: £287,000 (2023–2021).
Nearby sales in LU2 7PQ
Versus other Clarendon Road homes
Old Hat Factory is notably below the street on years held.
Price per m²
£4,364
Street avg £2,661
Floor Area
44 m²
Street avg 40 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
4.4 t/year
Street avg 2.3 t/year
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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
Clarendon Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.5 km
St Matthew's Primary School. 36 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
52.5dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.7dB