What kind of home is 159 Biscot Road, LU3 1AW?

159 Biscot Road, LU3 1AW is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house, which has been extended.

When did 159 Biscot Road, LU3 1AW last change hands?

159 Biscot Road, LU3 1AW last sold for £47,500 in April 1998, around 28 years ago. Before that, it sold for £30,000 in June 1995, so prices have been rising over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 159 Biscot Road, LU3 1AW changed over time?

Across 2 sales between June 1995 and April 1998, 159 Biscot Road, LU3 1AW rose from £30,000 to £47,500, a change of £17,500. That works out to roughly +17.6% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 159 Biscot Road, LU3 1AW?

The current EPC rating for 159 Biscot Road, LU3 1AW is E with a score of 53 out of 100, lodged in April 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 159 Biscot Road, LU3 1AW?

159 Biscot Road, LU3 1AW has a recorded floor area of 96 m² (1,033 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 159 Biscot Road, LU3 1AW use?

The latest EPC at 159 Biscot Road, LU3 1AW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 159 Biscot Road, LU3 1AW have?

159 Biscot Road, LU3 1AW has 1 planning record on file (1 refused), most recent in May 2012. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 159 Biscot Road, LU3 1AW?

159 Biscot Road, LU3 1AW 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 159 Biscot Road, LU3 1AW in?

159 Biscot Road, LU3 1AW sits in Luton. It falls within the LU3 postcode district.

What is crime like near 159 Biscot Road, LU3 1AW?

Police records around 159 Biscot Road, LU3 1AW show an average of 249 reported crimes per month over the last 18 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 42% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (13% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 159 Biscot Road, LU3 1AW?

The closest primary school to 159 Biscot Road, LU3 1AW is Denbigh Primary School (353m), one of 31 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Denbigh High School (367m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 159 Biscot Road, LU3 1AW?

The closest bus stop to 159 Biscot Road, LU3 1AW is Blenheim Crescent, 58m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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159 Biscot Road, Luton, LU3 1AW

1 planning record

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

96 m²

1033 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 53

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 159 Biscot Road

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

159 Biscot Road is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Luton (LU3 1AW). It has a recorded floor area of 96 m² (around 1033 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2016) shows an E (score 53), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 77), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from April 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

It hasn't traded since April 1998, a hold of 28 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1995–1998, sale prices on this property compounded at 17.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £297,000 sits 525.3% above the 1998 sale of £47,500. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2012.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingYes

Building

Previously extendedYes
RefurbishedYes

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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.

159 Biscot Road's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 11 Apr 2026

Current Certificate

Apr 2016

EPC Rating

E53

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Expired on 11 April 2026

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 159 Biscot Road, Luton, LU3 1AW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 159 Biscot Road, Luton, LU3 1AW

1decisions17nearby

May 2012
Change Of UseFull
Outcome in report
Change of Use of ground floor from residential (Class C3) to retail (Class A1) together with minor alterations to front and rear elevations - Resubmission
Reference
12/00272/FUL
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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.

159 Biscot Road's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (1995).

Current estimate

£297,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 17.6% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (1998)

£47,500

Growth on file: 17.6% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

30 April 1998Most recent
£47,500
+58.3%over 2 years
29 June 1995
£30,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU3 1AW: £54,800 (2002–1996).

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Area

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Crime

249/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Blenheim Crescent — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Denbigh Primary School. 39 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LU3 1AW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.8dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for LU3 1AW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.1dB

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