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78a, Cromwell Road, Luton, LU3 1DN

Property type
Mid terrace
Floor Ground
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
58 m²
624 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 59
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 78a

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

78a is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Luton (LU3 1DN). It has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (around 624 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. The latest certificate (September 2017) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since May 2009. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 70). At 58 m² this is the 27th 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 across 55 units on file.

Across 2006–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at -2.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £213,000 sits 85.2% above the 2014 sale of £115,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£184/sq ft) was about 19% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 12 years since the last transfer (December 2014).

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
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Communal gardenYes
  • ParkingAllocated

Building

  • Heating systemGas
  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 78a

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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(1 of 2)
Sept 2017

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D59
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Very Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.2 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 24 September 2027

1 year remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2017from May 2009
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
GoodVery Good

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%82%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraGround Floor FlatEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has been extended more than once, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 78a, Cromwell Road, Luton, LU3 1DN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

78a has no planning applications on record.

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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.

78a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£213,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -2.6% per year over 9 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2014)

£115,000

Growth on file: -2.6% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 10 December 2014Most recent

    £115,000

    -20.7%over 8 years

  2. 27 January 2006

    £145,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU3 1DN: £265,000 (2025–2022).

On the street

Versus other Cromwell Road homes

Four headline reads against 33 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On habitable rooms, 78a stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,983

Street avg £3,932

Below

Floor Area

58 m²

Street avg 37 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 78a

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£188k

1 Bedford Gardens

LU3 1BX

2 bed
£252k

1 Cavendish Road

LU3 1JG

2 bed1 bath
£172k

1 Braithwaite Court, Malzeard Road

LU3 1BE

2 bed
£336k

1 Cullen Close

LU3 1FJ

2 bed1 bath
£375k

1 Carlton Crescent

LU3 1EN

2 bed2 bath
£304k

1 Cranleigh Gardens

LU3 1LS

3 bed
£315k

1 Cromwell Road

LU3 1DP

1 bed1 bath
£325k

1 Argyll Avenue

LU3 1EG

3 bed
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.
Full Luton report

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.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LU3 1DN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for LU3 1DN

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.2dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for LU3 1DN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.5dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 78a, Cromwell Road, Luton, LU3 1DN. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.