What type of property is 13 The Ridings, LU3 1BY?

13 The Ridings, LU3 1BY is a mid-terrace house.

When did 13 The Ridings, LU3 1BY last change hands?

13 The Ridings, LU3 1BY last sold for £94,000 in September 2006, around 20 years ago. Before that, it sold for £35,000 in February 2000, so prices have been rising over 7 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 13 The Ridings, LU3 1BY appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between February 2000 and September 2006, 13 The Ridings, LU3 1BY rose from £35,000 to £94,000, a change of £59,000. That works out to roughly +16.2% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 13 The Ridings, LU3 1BY?

The current EPC rating for 13 The Ridings, LU3 1BY is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in January 2021. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 13 The Ridings, LU3 1BY?

13 The Ridings, LU3 1BY has a recorded floor area of 48 m² (517 sq ft). That makes it about 8% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in LU3 1BY. Source: EPC Register.

How is 13 The Ridings, LU3 1BY heated?

The latest EPC at 13 The Ridings, LU3 1BY records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 13 The Ridings, LU3 1BY?

13 The Ridings, LU3 1BY is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 13 The Ridings, LU3 1BY located?

13 The Ridings, LU3 1BY sits in Luton. It falls within the LU3 postcode district.

Is 13 The Ridings, LU3 1BY in a safe area?

Police records around 13 The Ridings, LU3 1BY show an average of 249 reported crimes per month over the last 18 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 42% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (13% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 13 The Ridings, LU3 1BY?

The closest primary school to 13 The Ridings, LU3 1BY is Beech Hill Community Primary School (352m), one of 31 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Denbigh High School (457m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 13 The Ridings, LU3 1BY?

The closest bus stop to 13 The Ridings, LU3 1BY is Saxon Road, 136m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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13 The Ridings, Luton, LU3 1BY

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

48 m²

517 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 13 The Ridings

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

13 The Ridings is a mid-terrace house in Luton (LU3 1BY). It has a recorded floor area of 48 m² (around 517 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band A. At 48 m² this is the 32nd smallest of 75 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 30–83 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to B across 75 units on file. The latest certificate (January 2021) shows a C (score 71). Main heating runs on electricity.

Held since September 2006 — that's 20 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 2000–2006, sale prices on this property compounded at 16.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £136,000 is 44.7% above the 2006 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£182/sq ft) was about 22% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Current Certificate

Jan 2021

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 4 January 2031

4 years remaining

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Late 20th century1st Floor FlatEPC CNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 13 The Ridings, Luton, LU3 1BY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

13 The Ridings has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

17 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

13 The Ridings has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2000.

Current estimate

£136,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 16.2% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2006)

£94,000

Growth on file: 16.2% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

27 September 2006Most recent
£94,000
+168.6%over 6 years
29 February 2000
£35,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU3 1BY: £150,000 (2026–2024).

Nearby sales in LU3 1BY

On the street

Versus other The Ridings homes

Four headline reads against 57 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

13 The Ridings outperforms the street on years held by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,958

Street avg £2,304

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Floor Area

48 m²

Street avg 47 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

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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.

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Crime

249/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Saxon Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Beech Hill Community Primary School. 39 schools nearby.

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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 1BY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU3 1BY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.6dB

Low

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FAQ

Common questions

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