181 Biscot Road, Luton, LU3 1AP
About 181 Biscot Road
181 Biscot Road is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Luton (LU3 1AP). It has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (around 929 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (August 2010) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in April 2010 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Very Good and lighting went from Average to Good. The latest certificate is from August 2010, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.
It hasn't traded since July 2010, a hold of 16 years that's notably long for the area. At 86 m² the property is well over the postcode median (46 m² across 23 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £272,000 sits 77.8% above the 2010 sale of £153,000.
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Already flagged here
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms3
- Dining roomYes
Outside
- DrivewayYes
Building
- Heating systemGas
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
181 Biscot Road's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 23 Aug 2020
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water system upgraded
Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
181 Biscot Road has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
17applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 2 things worth checking at 181 Biscot Road
Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
181 Biscot Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£272,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£153,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
1 July 2010Most recent
£153,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in LU3 1AP: £144,000 (2022–2018).
Nearby sales in LU3 1AP
Holland Court, Flat 9, Biscot Road, Luton, LU3 1AP
Sold Mar 2022
£136,000Holland Court, Flat 5, Biscot Road, Luton, LU3 1AP
Sold Sept 2021
£144,000Holland Court, Flat 3, Biscot Road, Luton, LU3 1AP
Sold Dec 2019
£145,000179 Biscot Road, Luton, LU3 1AP
Sold Oct 2019
£235,000Holland Court, Flat 6, Biscot Road, Luton, LU3 1AP
Sold Sept 2018
£135,000
Everything we know about 181 Biscot Road, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
Versus other Biscot Road homes
On price per m², 181 Biscot Road runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£1,773
Street avg £2,029
Floor Area
86 m²
Street avg 107 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.9 t/year
Street avg 4.8 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.
Crime
6/mo
Rising year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Blenheim Crescent — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Denbigh Primary School. 38 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
50.7dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.9dB