32a, Cromwell Road, Luton, LU3 1DN
About 32a
32a is a mid-terrace house in Luton (LU3 1DN). It has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (around 678 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. At 63 m² this is the 29th smallest of 55 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 14–172 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to B, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (May 2024) shows an E (score 53), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 3 certificates since April 2017. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 62).
It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 83% of similar EPCs).
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 1 May 2034
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating system changed
Upgraded to gas central heating
Connected to mains gas supply
Hot water system upgraded
Wall insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £820 · Includes VAT
Planning history
32a 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.
Sales history & valuation
32a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£196,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
No sales recorded with HM Land Registry
That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.
Median price across the last 5 sales in LU3 1DN: £265,000 (2025–2022).
Versus other Cromwell Road homes
32a is notably below the street on co₂ emissions.
EPC Rating
53 (E)
Street avg 68 (D)
Floor Area
63 m²
Street avg 36 m²
CO₂ Emissions
4.4 t/year
Street avg 2.1 t/year
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
Similar properties nearby
The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
249/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Cromwell Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.6 km
Denbigh High School. 37 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
54.2dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
44.5dB







