19 The Ridings, Luton, LU3 1BY
About 19 The Ridings
19 The Ridings is a mid-terrace house in Luton (LU3 1BY). It has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (around 549 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (November 2021) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since October 2017. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Very Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 92), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.
Across 1998–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £192,000 is 12.9% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£310/sq ft) was about 111.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in February 2018, so it's been off the market for around 8 years.
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Already flagged here
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing
Hot water system changed
Floor insulation added or improved
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Planning history
19 The Ridings 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
19 The Ridings has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1998.
£192,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.5% per year over 20 years.
£170,000
Growth on file: 8.5% per year over 20 years.
Sales timeline
8 February 2018Most recent
£170,000
+415.2%over 20 years29 January 1998
£33,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in LU3 1BY: £133,000 (2025–2024).
Everything we know about 19 The Ridings, 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 The Ridings homes
On habitable rooms, 19 The Ridings runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£3,333
Street avg £2,160
Floor Area
51 m²
Street avg 57 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.7 t/year
Street avg 4.4 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
Saxon Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
Beech Hill Community Primary 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
51.2dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.6dB