What kind of home is 52a, Broad Mead, LU3 1RX?

52a, Broad Mead, LU3 1RX is a semi-detached house.

What energy rating does 52a, Broad Mead, LU3 1RX have?

The current EPC rating for 52a, Broad Mead, LU3 1RX is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in August 2019. It has improved from a D recorded in July 2009. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 52a, Broad Mead, LU3 1RX?

52a, Broad Mead, LU3 1RX has a recorded floor area of 42 m² (452 sq ft). That makes it about 60% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in LU3 1RX. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 52a, Broad Mead, LU3 1RX use?

The latest EPC at 52a, Broad Mead, LU3 1RX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 52a, Broad Mead, LU3 1RX?

52a, Broad Mead, LU3 1RX is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 52a, Broad Mead, LU3 1RX in?

52a, Broad Mead, LU3 1RX sits in Luton. It falls within the LU3 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 52a, Broad Mead, LU3 1RX?

Police records around 52a, Broad Mead, LU3 1RX 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 52a, Broad Mead, LU3 1RX?

The closest primary school to 52a, Broad Mead, LU3 1RX is Denbigh Primary School (448m), one of 33 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Denbigh High School (1.1km), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 52a, Broad Mead, LU3 1RX?

The closest bus stop to 52a, Broad Mead, LU3 1RX is High Mead, 127m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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52a, Broad Mead, Luton, LU3 1RX

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 1st

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

42 m²

452 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 52a

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

52a is a semi-detached house in Luton (LU3 1RX). It has a recorded floor area of 42 m² (around 452 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. At 42 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (42–208 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (August 2019) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in July 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good.

At 42 m² it sits well below the postcode median (103 m² across 35 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 83% of similar EPCs).

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2019

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 21 August 2029

2 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2019from Jul 2009

EPC improved fromD63toC69

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-era1st Floor FlatEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 52a, Broad Mead, Luton, LU3 1RX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

52a 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.

52a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£159,000

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 1RX: £350,000 (2025–2021).

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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

0.1 km

High Mead — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Denbigh Primary School. 41 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU3 1RX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.0dB

Low

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Common questions

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