13 Althorp Road, Luton, LU3 1JX
About 13 Althorp Road
13 Althorp Road is a mid-terrace house in Luton (LU3 1JX). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2025) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in August 2009 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump.
Across 2003–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £232,000 sits 54.7% above the 2015 sale of £150,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£179/sq ft) was about 45.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in May 2015, so it's been off the market for around 11 years. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
More low energy lighting installed
Hot water system changed
Mechanical ventilation installed
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Roof insulation improved
Ventilation system changed
Planning history
13 Althorp Road has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
17applications of note in the surrounding area
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- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
13 Althorp Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£232,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.4% per year over 12 years.
£150,000
Growth on file: 3.4% per year over 12 years.
Sales timeline
17 May 2015Most recent
£150,000
+22.0%over 2 years30 January 2013
£123,000
+11.9%over 3 years8 October 2009
£109,950
+10.0%over 6 years29 May 2003
£100,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in LU3 1JX: £215,000 (2024–2023).
Everything we know about 13 Althorp Road, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
Versus other Althorp Road homes
On habitable rooms, 13 Althorp Road stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£1,923
Street avg £1,782
Floor Area
78 m²
Street avg 76 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.5 t/year
Street avg 4.0 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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
Saxon Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
Denbigh High School. 39 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
50.6dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.0dB