1 Rye Hill, Cromwell Hill, Luton, LU2 7PZ

1 Rye Hill is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Luton (LU2 7PZ). It has a recorded floor area of 134 m² (around 1442 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. At 134 m² this is the largest unit on EPC record across the building (41–134 m²). The building's EPC ratings span F to C across 8 units on file. The property has underfloor heating on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position. The latest certificate (September 2019) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in April 2013 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, lighting went from Average to Very Good and main heating went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78).

At 134 m² the property is well over the postcode median (85 m² across 7 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 1998–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £200,000 sits 51.5% above the 2014 sale of £132,000. Last changed hands 12 years ago, in July 2014. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property.