5a, Bideford Gardens, Luton, LU3 1UE
About 5a
5a is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Luton (LU3 1UE). It has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (around 592 sq ft). The latest certificate (November 2018) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 92), a 2-band jump.
At 55 m² it sits well below the postcode median (83 m² across 11 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Today's modelled estimate of £265,000 is 19.1% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£376/sq ft) was about 109.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: November 2018 at £222,500.
Know exactly what you're buying at 5a
Before you offer, see what the listing won't tell you, the true value, the red flags and the full history.
Already flagged here
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
- Dining roomYes
Building
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Rating
Planning history
5a has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
17applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 2 things worth checking at 5a
Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
5a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£265,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£222,500
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
28 November 2018Most recent
£222,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in LU3 1UE: £255,000 (2025–2016).
Everything we know about 5a, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
Versus other Bideford Gardens homes
On floor area, 5a runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£4,045
Street avg £2,430
Floor Area
55 m²
Street avg 86 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.6 t/year
Street avg 3.6 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.
Crime
6/mo
Rising 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
The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
51.0dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.9dB