What kind of home is 5 Ridgway Road, LU2 7RP?

5 Ridgway Road, LU2 7RP is a mid-terrace house.

When did 5 Ridgway Road, LU2 7RP last change hands?

5 Ridgway Road, LU2 7RP last sold for £172,000 in June 2014, around 12 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £94,995 in March 2001. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 5 Ridgway Road, LU2 7RP changed over time?

Across 3 sales between March 2001 and June 2014, 5 Ridgway Road, LU2 7RP rose from £94,995 to £172,000, a change of £77,005. That works out to roughly +4.6% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 Ridgway Road, LU2 7RP?

The current EPC rating for 5 Ridgway Road, LU2 7RP is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in March 2022. It has improved from a E recorded in February 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Ridgway Road, LU2 7RP?

5 Ridgway Road, LU2 7RP has a recorded floor area of 100 m² (1,076 sq ft). That makes it about 19% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in LU2 7RP. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Ridgway Road, LU2 7RP use?

The latest EPC at 5 Ridgway Road, LU2 7RP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Ridgway Road, LU2 7RP?

5 Ridgway Road, LU2 7RP is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 5 Ridgway Road, LU2 7RP in?

5 Ridgway Road, LU2 7RP sits in Luton. It falls within the LU2 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 5 Ridgway Road, LU2 7RP?

Police records around 5 Ridgway Road, LU2 7RP show an average of 385 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 31% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (12% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 5 Ridgway Road, LU2 7RP?

The closest primary school to 5 Ridgway Road, LU2 7RP is St Matthew's Primary School (274m), one of 29 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Denbigh High School (1.3km), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 5 Ridgway Road, LU2 7RP?

The closest bus stop to 5 Ridgway Road, LU2 7RP is Bell's Park, 92m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Ridgway Road, Luton, LU2 7RP

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

100 m²

1076 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 5 Ridgway Road

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

5 Ridgway Road is a mid-terrace house in Luton (LU2 7RP). It has a recorded floor area of 100 m² (around 1076 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2022) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in February 2012 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump.

Across 2001–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £301,000 sits 75% above the 2014 sale of £172,000. At 100 m² it's 19% larger than the typical home in the postcode (84 m² median across 41 EPCs). 12 years since the last transfer (June 2014).

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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)

Mar 2022

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 19 March 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2022from Feb 2012

EPC improved fromE43toD62

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Ridgway Road, Luton, LU2 7RP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Ridgway Road has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

25 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

5 Ridgway Road's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2001).

Current estimate

£301,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.6% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£172,000

Growth on file: 4.6% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

9 June 2014Most recent
£172,000
-2.8%over 6 years
9 January 2008
£177,000
+86.3%over 6 years
29 March 2001
£94,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU2 7RP: £224,500 (2026–2025).

Nearby sales in LU2 7RP

On the street

Versus other Ridgway Road homes

Four headline reads against 34 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 5 Ridgway Road stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,720

Street avg £2,348

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Floor Area

100 m²

Street avg 79 m²

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Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

4.8 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

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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

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

Bell's Park — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

St Matthew's Primary School. 37 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LU2 7RP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU2 7RP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.9dB

Low

55 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 5 Ridgway Road, Luton, LU2 7RP. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.