How energy efficient is Woodbine Villa, Apartment 4, 97 Cranleigh Gardens, LU3 1LS?

The current EPC rating for Woodbine Villa, Apartment 4, 97 Cranleigh Gardens, LU3 1LS is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in March 2016. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Woodbine Villa, Apartment 4, 97 Cranleigh Gardens, LU3 1LS?

Woodbine Villa, Apartment 4, 97 Cranleigh Gardens, LU3 1LS has a recorded floor area of 48 m² (517 sq ft). That makes it about 51% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in LU3 1LS. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Woodbine Villa, Apartment 4, 97 Cranleigh Gardens, LU3 1LS use?

The latest EPC at Woodbine Villa, Apartment 4, 97 Cranleigh Gardens, LU3 1LS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for Woodbine Villa, Apartment 4, 97 Cranleigh Gardens, LU3 1LS?

Woodbine Villa, Apartment 4, 97 Cranleigh Gardens, LU3 1LS has 4 approved extension applications on file including two-storey extension. Source: PlanIt planning register.

Which area is Woodbine Villa, Apartment 4, 97 Cranleigh Gardens, LU3 1LS in?

Woodbine Villa, Apartment 4, 97 Cranleigh Gardens, LU3 1LS sits in Luton. It falls within the LU3 postcode district.

What is crime like near Woodbine Villa, Apartment 4, 97 Cranleigh Gardens, LU3 1LS?

Police records around Woodbine Villa, Apartment 4, 97 Cranleigh Gardens, LU3 1LS 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.

What schools are near Woodbine Villa, Apartment 4, 97 Cranleigh Gardens, LU3 1LS?

The closest primary school to Woodbine Villa, Apartment 4, 97 Cranleigh Gardens, LU3 1LS is River Bank Primary School (377m), one of 33 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Denbigh High School (661m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near Woodbine Villa, Apartment 4, 97 Cranleigh Gardens, LU3 1LS?

The closest bus stop to Woodbine Villa, Apartment 4, 97 Cranleigh Gardens, LU3 1LS is St Michaels Crescent, 139m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Woodbine Villa, Apartment 4, 97 Cranleigh Gardens, Luton, LU3 1LS

5 planning records

Floor area

48 m²

517 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

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Overview

About Woodbine Villa

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

Woodbine Villa is a property in Luton (LU3 1LS). It has a recorded floor area of 48 m² (around 517 sq ft). At 48 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across Woodbine Villa (48–68 m²). The building's EPC ratings span C to B, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (March 2016) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. The latest certificate is from March 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

At 48 m² it sits well below the postcode median (98 m² across 39 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 87% of similar EPCs). 5 planning records sit against the property, 5 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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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.

Woodbine Villa's carbon output is low for the local stock.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 28 Mar 2026

Current Certificate

Mar 2016

EPC Rating

C76

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Good

CO2 Emissions

1.4 t/year

Occupancy

—

Certificate validity

Expired on 28 March 2026

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Woodbine Villa, Apartment 4, 97 Cranleigh Gardens, Luton, LU3 1LS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Woodbine Villa has been through 5 approved planning applications — a well-evolved property.

5 applications on record at Woodbine Villa, Apartment 4, 97 Cranleigh Gardens, Luton, LU3 1LS

5decisions4extensions34documents17nearby

Flagged:Retrospective

Mar 2016
RenovationFull
Outcome in report
Retrospective planning permission for external alterations to roof and elevations.
Retrospective
Documents
10 docs on file
Reference
15/01703/FUL
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ExtensionFeb 2018Decision
ExtensionJan 2017Decision

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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.

Woodbine Villa has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£174,000

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU3 1LS: £388,000 (2025–2024).

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On the street

Versus other Cranleigh Gardens homes

Three headline reads against 3 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, Woodbine Villa runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

76 (C)

Street avg 78 (C)

Below

Floor Area

48 m²

Street avg 60 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.4 t/year

Street avg 1.5 t/year

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Comparables

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Nearest stop

0.1 km

St Michaels Crescent — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

River Bank Primary School. 41 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Night-time road noise heatmap for LU3 1LS

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