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7 Bedford Gardens, Luton, LU3 1BX

3 planning records
Property type
End terrace
Floor 00
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
59 m²
635 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 7 Bedford Gardens

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

7 Bedford Gardens is an end-of-terrace house in Luton (LU3 1BX). It has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (around 635 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. At 59 m² this is the 7th 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. The latest certificate (July 2024) shows a C (score 71). Main heating runs on electricity.

Untraded for 21 years, with the last transfer in November 2005. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. 3 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2005–2005, sale prices on this property compounded at 19.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £206,000 is 39.2% above the 2005 sale price.

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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.

7 Bedford Gardens ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate
Jul 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.6 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 3 July 2034

7 years remaining
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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centuryGround Floor FlatEPC CNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Bedford Gardens, Luton, LU3 1BX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history at 7 Bedford Gardens is exclusively tree-management applications — typical for a property with mature trees on or near the plot.

3 applications on record at 7 Bedford Gardens, Luton, LU3 1BX

3decisions16documents17nearby
  1. May 2013
    Tree WorksTrees
    Outcome in report

    Works to two Horse Chestnut trees known as T6 and T8 under TPO reference E/107/062 dated 3rd March 1986- T6 to reduce secondary branches on lowest southern limb by 25%. T8 - Fell to ground level.

    Reference
    13/00284/TPOS
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. Tree WorksDecision
  4. Tree WorksDecision

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  • The 16 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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.

7 Bedford Gardens changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£206,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 19.4% per year over 1 year.

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Last sold (2005)

£148,000

Growth on file: 19.4% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

  1. 30 November 2005Most recent

    £148,000

    +19.4%over 6 months
  2. 30 May 2005

    £124,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU3 1BX: £220,000 (2025–2021).

On the street

Versus other Bedford Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 7 Bedford Gardens stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,508

Street avg £2,836

On par

Floor Area

59 m²

Street avg 61 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 7 Bedford Gardens

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.

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

249/mo

Falling 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.

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 1BX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for LU3 1BX

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for LU3 1BX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.1dB

Low
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 7 Bedford Gardens, Luton, LU3 1BX. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.