312a, Biscot Road, Luton, LU3 1AZ
About 312a
312a is a semi-detached house in Luton (LU3 1AZ). It has a recorded floor area of 42 m² (around 452 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. At 42 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 10 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 33–147 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (March 2024) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band.
It hasn't traded since May 1998, a hold of 28 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1997–1998, sale prices on this property compounded at 12.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £183,000 sits 161.4% above the 1998 sale of £70,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£155/sq ft) was about 134.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 42 m² it's 23.6% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (55 m² median across 9 EPCs). Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 89% of similar EPCs).
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Before you offer, see what the listing won't tell you, the true value, the red flags and the full history.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Planning history
312a has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
17applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 2 things worth checking at 312a
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
312a's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (1997).
£183,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 12.7% per year over 1 year.
£70,000
Growth on file: 12.7% per year over 1 year.
Sales timeline
31 May 1998Most recent
£70,000
+16.7%over 1 year14 February 1997
£60,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in LU3 1AZ: £145,000 (2024–2003).
Everything we know about 312a, 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
Years Held for 312a runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£1,667
Street avg £1,753
Floor Area
42 m²
Street avg 50 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.0 t/year
Street avg 3.8 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
0.0 km
Kennington Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Denbigh Primary School. 40 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
50.4dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.5dB