29 Braithwaite Court, Malzeard Road, Luton, LU3 1BE
About 29 Braithwaite Court
29 Braithwaite Court is a mid-terrace house in Luton (LU3 1BE). It has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (around 614 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. At 57 m² this is the 10th smallest of 30 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 50–66 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to B across 30 units on file. The latest certificate (July 2019) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79). Main heating runs on electricity.
Across 1998–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £152,000 is 11.1% below the 2024 sale of £171,000, running counter to the wider postcode trend, which makes the EPC and condition history especially worth a look. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£279/sq ft) was about 70% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £171,000 in June 2024.
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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
29 Braithwaite Court has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
17applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 2 things worth checking at 29 Braithwaite Court
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
Price for 29 Braithwaite Court has grown more than fourfold since the 1998 starting point.
£152,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.4% per year over 26 years.
£171,000
Growth on file: 6.4% per year over 26 years.
Sales timeline
20 June 2024Most recent
£171,000
+62.9%over 18 years18 September 2005
£105,000
+56.7%over 2 years10 October 2002
£66,995
+97.0%over 4 years27 May 1998
£34,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in LU3 1BE: £148,000 (2024–2021).
Nearby sales in LU3 1BE
7 Braithwaite Court, Malzeard Road, Luton, LU3 1BE
Sold Aug 2024
£148,0008 Braithwaite Court, Malzeard Road, Luton, LU3 1BE
Sold Feb 2024
£148,00025 Braithwaite Court, Malzeard Road, Luton, LU3 1BE
Sold Mar 2022
£160,00015 Braithwaite Court, Malzeard Road, Luton, LU3 1BE
Sold Aug 2021
£158,0009 Braithwaite Court, Malzeard Road, Luton, LU3 1BE
Sold Jul 2021
£120,000
Everything we know about 29 Braithwaite Court, 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 Malzeard Road homes
Years Held for 29 Braithwaite Court lags the street by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£3,000
Street avg £2,082
Floor Area
57 m²
Street avg 57 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.7 t/year
Street avg 3.4 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
0.1 km
Cromwell Hill — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
Denbigh High School. 39 schools nearby.
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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
53.0dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.2dB