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31 Ashcroft Road, Luton, LU2 9AU

3 sales on record1 planning record
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathroom
1
Floor area
126 m²
1356 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 31 Ashcroft Road

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

31 Ashcroft Road is a four-bedroom detached house in Luton (LU2 9AU). It has a recorded floor area of 126 m² (around 1356 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (January 2023) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in September 2008 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82).

Most recent transfer was March 2025 at £430,000 — fresh data. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2004. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 126 m² it's 29.9% larger than the typical home in the postcode (97 m² median across 22 EPCs). Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 82% of similar EPCs). Across 2007–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£317/sq ft) was about 53.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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
  • Bathrooms1
  • Open-plan layoutYes
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageYes
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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Jan 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.6 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 16 January 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2010from Sept 2008
EPC improved fromE51toD59
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Walls
Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Ventilation
ExtractNatural

Ventilation system changed

Jan 2023from Aug 2010
EPC improved fromD59toC69
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting
40%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraDetached BungalowEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 31 Ashcroft Road, Luton, LU2 9AU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 31 Ashcroft Road, Luton, LU2 9AU

1decisions1extensions1nearby
  1. Aug 2004
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Erection of a single storey rear extension and additions to roof including front and rear dormer windows.

    Reference
    04/00971/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 1 notable nearby
  • 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.

31 Ashcroft Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£454,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.5% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£430,000

Growth on file: 2.5% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 30 March 2025Most recent

    £430,000

    +56.4%over 9 years

  2. 30 October 2015

    £275,000

  3. 26 April 2007

    £275,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU2 9AU: £365,000 (2025–2020).

On the street

Versus other Ashcroft Road homes

Four headline reads against 22 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 31 Ashcroft Road runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,413

Street avg £2,629

Strongly above

Floor Area

126 m²

Street avg 114 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.6 t/year

Street avg 5.0 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 31 Ashcroft Road

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

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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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£430k

1 Chalfont Way

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1 Ashcroft Road

LU2 9AU

3 bed1 bath
£360k

1 Corbridge Drive

LU2 9UF

3 bed2 bath
£347k

1 Buckingham Drive

LU2 9RA

3 bed
£328k

1 Clevedon Road

LU2 9EB

3 bed
£314k

1 Birtley Croft

LU2 9TR

3 bed1 bath
£306k

1 Brays Road

LU2 9DD

3 bed1 bath
£292k

1 Dovehouse Hill

LU2 9ES

3 bed
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

Stopsley Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Stopsley Community Primary School. 25 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 9AU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for LU2 9AU

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for LU2 9AU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.6dB

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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