63 The Ridings, Luton, LU3 1BY
About 63 The Ridings
63 The Ridings is a mid-terrace house in Luton (LU3 1BY). It has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (around 592 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (November 2023) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in July 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and main heating went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74). Main heating runs on electricity. At 55 m² this is the 57th smallest of 75 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 30–83 m². The building's EPC ratings span G to B across 75 units on file.
Across 2020–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 14.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £172,000 is 43.3% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£203/sq ft) was about 38.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £120,000 in April 2024.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating system changed
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing
More low energy lighting installed
Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system
Heating controls changed
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Planning history
63 The Ridings has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
17applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 2 things worth checking at 63 The Ridings
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- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
63 The Ridings valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£172,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 14.7% per year over 3 years.
£120,000
Growth on file: 14.7% per year over 3 years.
Sales timeline
16 April 2024Most recent
£120,000
+60.0%over 3 years13 November 2020
£75,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in LU3 1BY: £160,000 (2025–2023).
Everything we know about 63 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
CO₂ Emissions for 63 The Ridings lags the street by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£2,182
Street avg £2,300
Floor Area
55 m²
Street avg 47 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
4.3 t/year
Street avg 2.7 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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Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
51.2dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.6dB