What type of property is 54 Carlton Crescent, LU3 1EN?

54 Carlton Crescent, LU3 1EN is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 54 Carlton Crescent, LU3 1EN last change hands?

54 Carlton Crescent, LU3 1EN last sold for £365,000 in March 2023, around 3 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 54 Carlton Crescent, LU3 1EN?

The current EPC rating for 54 Carlton Crescent, LU3 1EN is D with a score of 56 out of 100, lodged in November 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 54 Carlton Crescent, LU3 1EN?

54 Carlton Crescent, LU3 1EN has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (915 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 11% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in LU3 1EN. Source: EPC Register.

How is 54 Carlton Crescent, LU3 1EN heated?

The latest EPC at 54 Carlton Crescent, LU3 1EN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 54 Carlton Crescent, LU3 1EN?

54 Carlton Crescent, LU3 1EN is in council tax band C.

Where is 54 Carlton Crescent, LU3 1EN located?

54 Carlton Crescent, LU3 1EN sits in Luton. It falls within the LU3 postcode district.

Is 54 Carlton Crescent, LU3 1EN in a safe area?

Police records around 54 Carlton Crescent, LU3 1EN show an average of 249 reported crimes per month over the last 18 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 42% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (13% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 54 Carlton Crescent, LU3 1EN?

The closest primary school to 54 Carlton Crescent, LU3 1EN is River Bank Primary School (82m), one of 32 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Denbigh High School (226m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 54 Carlton Crescent, LU3 1EN?

The closest bus stop to 54 Carlton Crescent, LU3 1EN is Bath Road, 271m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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54 Carlton Crescent, Luton, LU3 1EN

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

85 m²

915 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 56

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 54 Carlton Crescent

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

54 Carlton Crescent is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Luton (LU3 1EN). It has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (around 915 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (November 2019) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since October 2009. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump.

On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£399/sq ft) was about 170.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £365,000 in March 2023.

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
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear

Building

Heating systemGas
RefurbishedYes

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Energy

Energy performance

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

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2019

EPC Rating

D56

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 27 November 2029

3 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2019from Oct 2009

Low Energy Lighting

50%70%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 54 Carlton Crescent, Luton, LU3 1EN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

54 Carlton Crescent 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

54 Carlton Crescent valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£375,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2023)

£365,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

30 March 2023Most recent
£365,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU3 1EN: £362,500 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in LU3 1EN

On the street

Versus other Carlton Crescent homes

Four headline reads against 40 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 54 Carlton Crescent runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,294

Street avg £2,244

Strongly above

Floor Area

85 m²

Street avg 104 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

5.1 t/year

Street avg 5.2 t/year

On par

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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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.

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Crime

249/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Bath Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

River Bank Primary School. 40 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU3 1EN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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80 dB

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FAQ

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