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71c, Chesford Road, Luton, LU2 8BE

Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 00
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
41 m²
441 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 78
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 71c

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

71c is a semi-detached house in Luton (LU2 8BE). It has a recorded floor area of 41 m² (around 441 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012 onwards and council tax band A. At 41 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (41–113 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (November 2024) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since February 2013. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good.

At 41 m² it sits well below the postcode median (68 m² across 57 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Today's modelled estimate of £197,000 is 15.5% above the 2011 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£386/sq ft) was about 85.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in December 2011, so it's been off the market for around 14 years.

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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.

71c's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Nov 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C78
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
1.1 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2024from Feb 2013
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof
AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
67%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 71c, Chesford Road, Luton, LU2 8BE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

71c has no planning applications on record.

The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

71c valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£197,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2011)

£170,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 8 December 2011Most recent

    £170,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU2 8BE: £282,500 (2025–2024).

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 71c

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

£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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£175k

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2 bed
£241k

1 Avon Cottages, Sowerby Avenue

LU2 8AG

£258k

1 Berrow Close

LU2 8TH

2 bed
£278k

1 Briar Close

LU2 8EA

£285k

1 Brimfield Close

LU2 8TU

2 bed2 bath
£307k

1 Claverley Green

LU2 8TB

2 bed
£125k

1 Burfield Court, Handcross Road

LU2 8JY

1 bed1 bath
£325k

1 Collingtree

LU2 8HN

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

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Wood Green Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Putteridge Primary School. 21 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 8BE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for LU2 8BE

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for LU2 8BE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.0dB

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 71c, Chesford Road, Luton, LU2 8BE. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.