What kind of home is 3 The Ridings, LU3 1BY?

3 The Ridings, LU3 1BY is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 3 The Ridings, LU3 1BY last change hands?

3 The Ridings, LU3 1BY last sold for £188,000 in June 2019, around 7 years ago. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £35,000 in August 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 3 The Ridings, LU3 1BY appreciated in value?

Across 5 sales between August 1997 and June 2019, 3 The Ridings, LU3 1BY rose from £35,000 to £188,000, a change of £153,000. That works out to roughly +8% per year compounded over 22 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 3 The Ridings, LU3 1BY have?

The current EPC rating for 3 The Ridings, LU3 1BY is D with a score of 56 out of 100, lodged in May 2019. It has improved from a E recorded in January 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3 The Ridings, LU3 1BY?

3 The Ridings, LU3 1BY has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (560 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3 The Ridings, LU3 1BY use?

The latest EPC at 3 The Ridings, LU3 1BY records electricity as the main heating fuel. It is also flagged as connected to mains gas. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 3 The Ridings, LU3 1BY?

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

Which area is 3 The Ridings, LU3 1BY in?

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

What is crime like near 3 The Ridings, LU3 1BY?

Police records around 3 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.

What schools are near 3 The Ridings, LU3 1BY?

The closest primary school to 3 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 transport links are near 3 The Ridings, LU3 1BY?

The closest bus stop to 3 The Ridings, LU3 1BY is Saxon Road, 136m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 The Ridings, Luton, LU3 1BY

5 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

52 m²

560 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 56

Council tax

Band B

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Overview

About 3 The Ridings

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

3 The Ridings is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Luton (LU3 1BY). It has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (around 560 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2019) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in January 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good and main heating went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 89), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

Sold June 2019 for £188,000. Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 1997–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £218,000 is 16% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£336/sq ft) was about 127.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

ParkingOff road

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2019

EPC Rating

D56

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

5.4 t/year

Occupancy

—

Certificate validity

Valid until 6 May 2029

2 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2019from Jan 2009

EPC improved fromE53toD56

Low Energy Lighting

33%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 The Ridings, Luton, LU3 1BY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 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.

Price for 3 The Ridings has grown more than fourfold since the 1997 starting point.

Current estimate

£218,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.0% per year over 22 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£188,000

Growth on file: 8.0% per year over 22 years.

Sales timeline

5 June 2019Most recent
£188,000
+29.7%over 3 years
30 March 2016
£145,000
+38.1%over 12 years
5 June 2003
£105,000
+113.8%over 3 years
19 April 2000
£49,100
+40.3%over 2 years
25 August 1997
£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 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 3 The Ridings runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,615

Street avg £2,177

Strongly above

Floor Area

52 m²

Street avg 57 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

5.4 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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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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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