What type of property is 5a, Moor Path, LU3 1DX?

5a, Moor Path, LU3 1DX is a mid-terrace house.

When did 5a, Moor Path, LU3 1DX last change hands?

5a, Moor Path, LU3 1DX last sold for £260,000 in April 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £139,000 in February 2009, so prices have been rising over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 5a, Moor Path, LU3 1DX changed over time?

Across 2 sales between February 2009 and April 2017, 5a, Moor Path, LU3 1DX rose from £139,000 to £260,000, a change of £121,000. That works out to roughly +7.9% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 5a, Moor Path, LU3 1DX have?

The current EPC rating for 5a, Moor Path, LU3 1DX is E with a score of 41 out of 100, lodged in February 2023. It has dropped from a D recorded in February 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a D. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5a, Moor Path, LU3 1DX?

5a, Moor Path, LU3 1DX has a recorded floor area of 120 m² (1,292 sq ft). That makes it about 118% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in LU3 1DX. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5a, Moor Path, LU3 1DX heated?

The latest EPC at 5a, Moor Path, LU3 1DX records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5a, Moor Path, LU3 1DX?

5a, Moor Path, LU3 1DX is in council tax band C.

Where is 5a, Moor Path, LU3 1DX located?

5a, Moor Path, LU3 1DX sits in Luton. It falls within the LU3 postcode district.

What is crime like near 5a, Moor Path, LU3 1DX?

Police records around 5a, Moor Path, LU3 1DX show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 54% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (482% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 5a, Moor Path, LU3 1DX?

The closest primary school to 5a, Moor Path, LU3 1DX is Dallow Primary School (544m), one of 29 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Denbigh High School (663m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 5a, Moor Path, LU3 1DX?

The closest bus stop to 5a, Moor Path, LU3 1DX is Studley Road, 143m away. The nearest bus option is Luton Station Interchange, 613m away.

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5a, Moor Path, Luton, LU3 1DX

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

120 m²

1292 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 41

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 5a

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

5a is a mid-terrace house in Luton (LU3 1DX). It has a recorded floor area of 120 m² (around 1292 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2023) shows an E (score 41), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (February 2013); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor and hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 55). Main heating runs on electricity.

At 120 m² the property is well over the postcode median (88 m² across 4 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Last sold in April 2017, so it's been off the market for around 9 years. Across 2009–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £290,000 is 11.5% above the 2017 sale price.

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Valuation

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Risks

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Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

5a's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2023

EPC Rating

E41

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2023from Feb 2013

EPC improved fromD55toE41

Heating System

Gas BoilerRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel

GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main SystemInstantaneous

Hot water system changed

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

15%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5a, Moor Path, Luton, LU3 1DX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5a has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

17applications of note in the surrounding area

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

5a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£290,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.9% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£260,000

Growth on file: 7.9% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

12 April 2017Most recent
£260,000
+87.1%over 8 years
3 February 2009
£139,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU3 1DX: £130,000 (2017–2007).

Nearby sales in LU3 1DX

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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

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

Studley Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Dallow Primary School. 36 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.0dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU3 1DX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.2dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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