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2 Marlborough Road, Luton, LU3 1EF

2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
7
From EPC
Floor area
177 m²
1905 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 60
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 2 Marlborough Road

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

2 Marlborough Road is a semi-detached house in Luton (LU3 1EF). It has a recorded floor area of 177 m² (around 1905 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (January 2016) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78). The latest certificate is from January 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Untraded for 22 years, with the last transfer in July 2004. Across 1999–2004, sale prices on this property compounded at 16.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £500,000 sits 132.6% above the 2004 sale of £215,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£113/sq ft) was about 25.6% below the postcode norm. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension and a conservatory, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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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.

2 Marlborough Road's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 29 Jan 2026

Current Certificate
Jan 2016

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D60
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
8.2 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 29 January 2026

New assessment needed to sell or let
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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC 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 2 Marlborough Road, Luton, LU3 1EF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 2 Marlborough Road, Luton, LU3 1EF

2decisions2extensions17nearby
  1. Feb 2005
    ConservatoryFull
    Outcome in report

    Erection of two storey side and single storey front extensions and a rear conservatory.

    Extension
    Reference
    04/01890/FUL
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ConservatoryDecision

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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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1999.

Current estimate

£500,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 16.1% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2004)

£215,000

Growth on file: 16.1% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 22 July 2004Most recent

    £215,000

    +108.7%over 4 years
  2. 22 August 1999

    £103,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU3 1EF: £430,000 (2025–2017).

On the street

Versus other Marlborough Road homes

Four headline reads against 28 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 2 Marlborough Road stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,215

Street avg £2,028

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Floor Area

177 m²

Street avg 157 m²

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Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

8.2 t/year

Street avg 7.2 t/year

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2 Marlborough Road

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
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.

Crime

249/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Dorrington Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Denbigh High School. 41 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 1EF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for LU3 1EF

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.3dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for LU3 1EF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.8dB

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

Common questions

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