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8a, Cromwell Road, Luton, LU3 1DN

3 sales on record
Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 01
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
73 m²
786 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 65
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 8a

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

8a is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Luton (LU3 1DN). It has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (around 786 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (September 2024) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (September 2014); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 71). At 73 m² this is the 33rd 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 1996–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 9.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £210,000 sits 61.5% above the 2014 sale of £130,000. At 73 m² it's 21.7% larger than the typical home in the postcode (60 m² median across 54 EPCs). Last sold in December 2014, so it's been off the market for around 12 years.

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageYes

Building

  • Central heatingYes
  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

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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 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D65
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.4 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 14 September 2034

7 years remaining
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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th century1st Floor FlatEPC DSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8a, Cromwell Road, Luton, LU3 1DN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8a has no planning applications on record.

17

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.

8a has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£210,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 9.5% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£130,000

Growth on file: 9.5% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 15 December 2014Most recent

    £130,000

    +622.4%over 15 years

  2. 24 May 1999

    £17,995

    -26.6%over 2 years

  3. 24 June 1996

    £24,500

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, 8a stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,781

Street avg £3,944

Below

Floor Area

73 m²

Street avg 36 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8a

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

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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.
£304k

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3 bed
£331k

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3 bed
£335k

1 Beaumont Road

LU3 1NT

3 bed2 bath
£340k

1 Althorp Road

LU3 1JX

3 bed2 bath
£363k

1 Austin Road

LU3 1TY

3 bed2 bath
£366k

1 Broad Mead

LU3 1RX

3 bed1 bath
£188k

1 Bedford Gardens

LU3 1BX

2 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 8a, Cromwell Road, Luton, LU3 1DN. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.