6 Bedford Gardens, Luton, LU3 1BX
About 6 Bedford Gardens
6 Bedford Gardens is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Luton (LU3 1BX). It has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (around 667 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. At 62 m² this is the 11th smallest of 15 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 56–71 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to C, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (72 versus a worst of 26). The latest certificate (September 2015) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in August 2012 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Poor. Main heating runs on electricity. The latest certificate is from September 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.
On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. It changed hands recently, sold September 2025 for £233,000. Across 2002–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£349/sq ft) was about 66.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
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Valuation
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Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
- Dining roomYes
Outside
- Communal gardenYes
Energy performance
6 Bedford Gardens ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 18 Sept 2025
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water system upgraded
Cavity wall insulation installed
Planning history
6 Bedford Gardens has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
17applications of note in the surrounding area
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- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
Latest sale on 6 Bedford Gardens was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.
£221,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.7% per year over 23 years.
£233,000
Growth on file: 4.7% per year over 23 years.
Sales timeline
1 September 2025Most recent
£233,000
+84.9%over 22 years20 August 2003
£126,000
+57.5%over 1 year30 May 2002
£79,995
Median price across the last 5 sales in LU3 1BX: £220,000 (2024–2019).
Everything we know about 6 Bedford Gardens, 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 Bedford Gardens homes
On years held, 6 Bedford Gardens runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£3,758
Street avg £2,739
Floor Area
62 m²
Street avg 60 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.0 t/year
Street avg 4.2 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
6/mo
Rising year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Frederick Street — bus stop.
Closest school
0.6 km
St Matthew's Primary School. 36 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
54.4dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
44.1dB