8 Braithwaite Court, Malzeard Road, Luton, LU3 1BE
About 8 Braithwaite Court
8 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 2nd smallest of 3 units on EPC record in 8 Braithwaite Court, where floor areas span 55–57 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to D, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (62 versus a worst of 51). The latest certificate (June 2019) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79). Main heating runs on electricity.
Today's modelled estimate of £169,000 is 14.2% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£241/sq ft) was about 48% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £148,000 in February 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
8 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 8 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
8 Braithwaite Court valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£169,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£148,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
28 February 2024Most recent
£148,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in LU3 1BE: £158,000 (2024–2021).
Nearby sales in LU3 1BE
7 Braithwaite Court, Malzeard Road, Luton, LU3 1BE
Sold Aug 2024
£148,00029 Braithwaite Court, Malzeard Road, Luton, LU3 1BE
Sold Jun 2024
£171,00025 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 8 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 8 Braithwaite Court lags the street by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£2,596
Street avg £2,099
Floor Area
57 m²
Street avg 57 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
4.5 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.
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
53.0dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.2dB