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303 New Bedford Road, Luton, LU3 1NH

2 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
3
Floor area
116 m²
1249 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 64
Council tax
Band E
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Overview

About 303 New Bedford Road

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

303 New Bedford Road is a three-bedroom detached house in Luton (LU3 1NH). It has a recorded floor area of 116 m² (around 1249 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in June 2015 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor and window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump.

2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and a garage conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2002–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £526,000 is 40.3% above the 2015 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£300/sq ft) was about 26.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 11 years since the last transfer (September 2015).

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
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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jan 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D64
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
4.8 t/year
Occupancy

Certificate validity

Valid until 5 January 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2026from Jun 2015
EPC improved fromE48toD64
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
46%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC DSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property 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 303 New Bedford Road, Luton, LU3 1NH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

303 New Bedford Road has an approved single-storey rear extension on the planning record.

2 applications on record at 303 New Bedford Road, Luton, LU3 1NH

2decisions2extensions14documents17nearby
  1. Aug 2025
    Garage ConversionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Front of property

    Erection of a front extension and conversion of garage to a habitable room.

    Extension
    Documents
    9 docs on file
    Reference
    25/00642/FULHH
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (2 on record)
  • All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 17 notable nearby
  • The 14 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.

303 New Bedford Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£526,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.9% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£375,000

Growth on file: 2.9% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 17 September 2015Most recent

    £375,000

    +44.8%over 12 years
  2. 14 October 2002

    £259,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU3 1NH: £455,000 (2024–2016).

On the street

Versus other New Bedford Road homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m²

£3,233

Street avg £3,188

Above

Floor Area

116 m²

Street avg 129 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.8 t/year

Street avg 6.4 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 303 New Bedford Road

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearbyEnvironmental risk flagged

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

0.1 km

Austin Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

William Austin Infant School. 36 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 1NH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for LU3 1NH

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.3dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for LU3 1NH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.1dB

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

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 303 New Bedford Road, Luton, LU3 1NH. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.