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2 Bideford Gardens, Luton, LU3 1UE

Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
85 m²
915 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 77
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 2 Bideford Gardens

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

2 Bideford Gardens is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Luton (LU3 1UE). It has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (around 915 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (December 2023) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in January 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 90). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Untraded for 27 years, with the last transfer in October 1999. Across 1996–1999, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £305,000 sits 332.6% above the 1999 sale of £70,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£77/sq ft) was about 65.8% below the postcode norm.

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
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • Cul-de-sacYes

Building

  • Heating systemGas
  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2 Bideford Gardens

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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Dec 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C77
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.2 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 13 December 2033

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2023from Jan 2014
EPC improved fromD66toC77
Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation
PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
44%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Bideford Gardens, Luton, LU3 1UE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Bideford Gardens has no planning applications on record.

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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.

2 Bideford Gardens's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (1996).

Current estimate

£305,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.7% per year over 3 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (1999)

£70,500

Growth on file: 5.7% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 26 October 1999Most recent

    £70,500

    +17.5%over 2 years

  2. 29 November 1996

    £60,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU3 1UE: £253,000 (2025–2017).

On the street

Versus other Bideford Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On habitable rooms, 2 Bideford Gardens runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£829

Street avg £2,797

Strongly below

Floor Area

85 m²

Street avg 80 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2 Bideford Gardens

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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£304k

1 Cranleigh Gardens

LU3 1LS

3 bed
£325k

1 Argyll Avenue

LU3 1EG

3 bed
£331k

1 Bideford Gardens

LU3 1UE

3 bed
£335k

1 Beaumont Road

LU3 1NT

3 bed2 bath
£340k

1 Althorp Road

LU3 1JX

3 bed2 bath
£363k

1 Austin Road

LU3 1TY

3 bed2 bath
£366k

1 Broad Mead

LU3 1RX

3 bed1 bath
£336k

1 Cullen Close

LU3 1FJ

2 bed1 bath
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

Austin Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

William Austin Infant School. 34 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 1UE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for LU3 1UE

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.0dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for LU3 1UE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.9dB

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

Common questions

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