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21 Alder Crescent, Luton, LU3 1TG

3 planning records
Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 00
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
56 m²
603 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 73
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 21 Alder Crescent

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

21 Alder Crescent is a mid-terrace house in Luton (LU3 1TG). It has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (around 603 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. At 56 m² this is the 5th smallest of 36 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 35–173 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (June 2026) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in May 2016 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Poor; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 56 m² it sits well below the postcode median (91 m² across 35 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 89% of similar EPCs). 3 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 2 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jun 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C73
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
1.8 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 17 June 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2026from May 2016
EPC improved fromD66toC73
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting
0%57%

More low energy lighting installed

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Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centuryGround Floor FlatEPC CSolid (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 21 Alder Crescent, Luton, LU3 1TG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records show a subdivision application — the property's legal arrangement has been altered.

3 applications on record at 21 Alder Crescent, Luton, LU3 1TG

3decisions3extensions7documents17nearby
Flagged:RetrospectiveSubdivision
  1. Sept 2002
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Erection of first floor rear extension.

    Reference
    02/00934/FUL
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. PorchDecision
  4. ExtensionDecision

Unlock 21 Alder Crescent, Luton, LU3 1TG's full planning history

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (3 on record)
  • All 3 applications on this property in full, plus 17 notable nearby
  • The 7 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.

21 Alder Crescent has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£174,000

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 1TG: £250,000 (2025–2020).

On the street

Versus other Alder Crescent homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

21 Alder Crescent outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

73 (C)

Street avg 61 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

56 m²

Street avg 44 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 2.4 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 21 Alder Crescent

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

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

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
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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 Britannia Avenue

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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

0.0 km

High Mead — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Denbigh Primary School. 41 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 1TG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for LU3 1TG

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for LU3 1TG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.7dB

Low
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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