8 Bideford Gardens, Luton, LU3 1UE
About 8 Bideford Gardens
8 Bideford Gardens is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Luton (LU3 1UE). It has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (around 893 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in April 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
Across 2013–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 15% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £319,000 is 38.7% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£257/sq ft) was about 16.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 10 years ago, in April 2016.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms3
- Dining roomYes
Outside
- GarageYes
Building
- RefurbishedYes
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Energy performance
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 27 January 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system
Connected to mains gas supply
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
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Planning history
8 Bideford Gardens 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.
Sales history & valuation
8 Bideford Gardens valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£319,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 15.0% per year over 3 years.
£230,000
Growth on file: 15.0% per year over 3 years.
Sales timeline
21 April 2016Most recent
£230,000
+43.8%over 2 years18 September 2013
£160,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in LU3 1UE: £253,000 (2025–2017).
Nearby sales in LU3 1UE
Versus other Bideford Gardens homes
On habitable rooms, 8 Bideford Gardens stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£2,771
Street avg £2,621
Floor Area
83 m²
Street avg 81 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.5 t/year
Street avg 3.1 t/year
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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.
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Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
51.0dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.9dB