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4 Bideford Gardens, Luton, LU3 1UE

1 planning record
Property type
End terrace
Bedrooms
3
Floor area
85 m²
915 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 4 Bideford Gardens

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

4 Bideford Gardens is a three-bedroom end-of-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 (October 2024) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in November 2008 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89). The home occupies a corner plot.

It hasn't traded since August 1998, a hold of 28 years that's notably long for the area. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time. Today's modelled estimate of £313,000 sits 353.6% above the 1998 sale of £69,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£75/sq ft) was about 66.3% below the postcode norm. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2025.

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

Outside

  • Corner plotYes

Building

  • Heating systemGas
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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 3)
Oct 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.9 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 8 October 2034

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2021from Nov 2008
EPC improved fromE46toD67
Hot Water
ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting
0%80%

More low energy lighting installed

Oct 2024from Sept 2021
EPC improved fromD67toC72
Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedPartial Insulation

Wall insulation upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
80%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Bideford Gardens, Luton, LU3 1UE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at 4 Bideford Gardens was refused — worth checking the council file.

1 application on record at 4 Bideford Gardens, Luton, LU3 1UE

1decisions14documents17nearby
  1. Jun 2025
    Change Of UseFull
    Outcome in report

    Change of use Class (C3 Dwellinghouse) to Class C2 (care home).

    Documents
    14 docs on file
    Reference
    25/00409/FUL
    Full record in report

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  • All 1 application on this property in full, plus 17 notable nearby
  • The 14 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.

4 Bideford Gardens's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (1998).

Current estimate

£313,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (1998)

£69,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 5 August 1998Most recent

    £69,000

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.

4 Bideford Gardens is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£812

Street avg £2,799

Strongly below

Floor Area

85 m²

Street avg 80 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 4 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 nearbyA planning decision worth checking

Pick your report · from £14.99

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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.
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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

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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