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280 Biscot Road, Luton, LU3 1AZ

3 sales on record5 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
3
Floor area
168 m²
1808 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 280 Biscot Road

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

280 Biscot Road is a five-bedroom semi-detached house in Luton (LU3 1AZ). It has a recorded floor area of 168 m² (around 1808 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (May 2026) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in March 2019 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

At 168 m² the property is well over the postcode median (50 m² across 9 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 78% of similar EPCs). 5 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count. 5 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 2 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1998–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 11.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £531,000 is 33.4% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£220/sq ft) was about 176.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: January 2020 at £398,000.

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

  • Bedrooms5
  • Bathrooms3
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • GarageYes

Building

  • Previously extendedYes
  • RefurbishedYes
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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
May 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.9 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 23 May 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2026from Mar 2019
EPC improved fromD55toC72
Heating Controls
FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 280 Biscot Road, Luton, LU3 1AZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Multiple extension applications run across more than a decade of planning history at 280 Biscot Road.

5 applications on record at 280 Biscot Road, Luton, LU3 1AZ

5decisions5extensions7documents17nearby
  1. Jun 2004
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Erection of a first floor rear extension and rear dormer window.

    Reference
    04/00576/FUL
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision
  4. ExtensionDecision

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (5 on record)
  • All 5 applications on this property in full, plus 17 notable nearby
  • The 7 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • 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.

Latest sale on 280 Biscot Road was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£531,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 11.6% per year over 22 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2020)

£398,000

Growth on file: 11.6% per year over 22 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 3 January 2020Most recent

    £398,000

    +729.2%over 21 years
  2. 29 October 1998

    £48,000

    +31.5%over 7 months
  3. 6 April 1998

    £36,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU3 1AZ: £139,000 (2024–2002).

On the street

Versus other Biscot Road homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

280 Biscot Road outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

72 (C)

Street avg 51 (E)

Strongly above

Floor Area

168 m²

Street avg 88 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.9 t/year

Street avg 5.4 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 280 Biscot Road

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

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - 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
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.

Crime

249/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Kennington Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Denbigh Primary School. 40 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 LU3 1AZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for LU3 1AZ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for LU3 1AZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.5dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 280 Biscot Road, Luton, LU3 1AZ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.