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268 Leagrave Road, Luton, LU3 1RB

2 planning records
Property type
End terrace
Floor 02
Habitable rooms
1
From EPC
Floor area
28 m²
301 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 52
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 268 Leagrave Road

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

268 Leagrave Road is an end-of-terrace house in Luton (LU3 1RB). It has a recorded floor area of 28 m² (around 301 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1930-1949. At 28 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (28–105 m²). The building's EPC ratings span F to C across 10 units on file. The latest certificate (April 2022) shows an E (score 52), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since June 2015. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 74), a 2-band jump.

At 28 m² it sits well below the postcode median (81 m² across 9 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 2 refused.

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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)
Apr 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
E52
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.9 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 20 April 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2022from Jun 2015
Heating Controls
Prog + StatProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th century2nd Floor FlatEPC ESolid (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 268 Leagrave Road, Luton, LU3 1RB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at 268 Leagrave Road was refused — worth checking the council file.

2 applications on record at 268 Leagrave Road, Luton, LU3 1RB

2decisions20documents17nearby
Flagged:RetrospectiveSubdivisionChange of use
  1. Apr 2022
    SubdivisionAmendment
    Outcome in report

    Certificate of Lawfulness of existing use - Conversion and change of use of second floor to a one bed studio flat.

    RetrospectiveChange of Use
    Documents
    10 docs on file
    Reference
    21/01791/LAWE
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. RenovationDecision

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  • All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 17 notable nearby
  • The 20 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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.

268 Leagrave Road has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£154,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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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 1RB: £145,000 (2022–2006).

On the street

Versus other Leagrave Road homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

268 Leagrave Road is notably below the street on floor area.

EPC Rating

52 (E)

Street avg 45 (E)

On par

Floor Area

28 m²

Street avg 43 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 5.1 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

1 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 268 Leagrave Road

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

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearbyA planning decision worth checking

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
Comparables

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

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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.
Full Luton report

Crime

249/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Tudor Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Denbigh Primary School. 38 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 1RB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for LU3 1RB

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.3dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for LU3 1RB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.0dB

Low
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 268 Leagrave Road, Luton, LU3 1RB. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.