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8 Bideford Gardens, Luton, LU3 1UE
This 83 square metre property in Luton carries an energy performance rating of C, which is above the national average. It is heated by a gas central heating system and is currently listed as owner-occupied. The property last sold for £230,000 in April 2016, up from £160,000 previously.
Property Type
Mid-Terrace House
Bedrooms
3
Floor Area
83 m²
Council Tax
Band C
Flood Risk
Low
Property Features
Built 1967–1975
Garage
Off-street covered parking
Dining Room
Separate dining space
Recently Refurbished
Renovated and updated
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Energy Performance
EPC rating and efficiency details
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jan 2026
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C74
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.5 t/year
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Jan 2026from Apr 2013
EPC improved fromD62toC74
Heating System
Warm AirGas Boiler
Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system
Main Fuel
ElectricGas
Connected to mains gas supply
Heating Controls
ThermostatFull
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System
Hot water system upgraded
Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Roof Insulation
PartialInsulated
Roof insulation improved
Low Energy Lighting
0%100%
More low energy lighting installed
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Price & History
Transactions and market trends
Estimated value
£302,000
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Transaction history
+43.8%(3y)
£230,000Latest
Apr 2016£160,000
Sept 2013Source: HM Land Registry
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£255,000
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House Price Index
Luton-1.2%
97.5
Feb 26
UK HPI from HM Land Registry. Baseline: Jan 2015 = 100.
How This Property Compares on Bideford Gardens
See how this property stacks up against others nearby
Comparing to 11 other houses on this street
Price per m²
Property value per square metre of floor space
£2,771/£2,545 avg
LowerHigher
Around average
Years Held
Time since last sale — indicates ownership stability
10 years/13 years avg
ShorterLonger
Held longer than 64% of similar properties
EPC Rating
Government energy efficiency score (1–100)
74 (C)/67 (D) avg
Less efficientMore efficient
More efficient than 82% of similar properties
Floor Area
Total internal floor space
83 m²/83 m² avg
SmallerLarger
Around average
CO₂ Emissions
Annual carbon output from heating, hot water & lighting
2.5 t/year/3.5 t/year avg
Higher emissionsLower emissions
Lower emissions than 77% of similar properties
Habitable Rooms
Living spaces like bedrooms & living rooms
5 rooms/4 rooms avg
FewerMore
More rooms than 95% of similar properties
Comparisons are based on the most recent EPC data for each property in this postcode. Only similar property types (houses) are compared.
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Road Noise
Average road noise levels for this postcode
Daytime
07:00 – 23:00
51.0dB
Low
Night-time
23:00 – 07:00
40.9dB
Low55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4Crime Analysis
13 months of data for Luton
Total Crimes
70
Monthly Avg
5
Recent Trend
Rising
Most Common
Violence & Sexual
Crime by Category
Violence & Sexual38(54%)
Public Order9(13%)
Vehicle Crime9(13%)
Other Theft5(7%)
Criminal Damage & Arson3(4%)
Drugs2(3%)
Burglary1(1%)
Other Crime1(1%)
Weapons1(1%)
Shoplifting1(1%)
Recent Incidents
Criminal Damage & Arson
Nov 2025On or near Bishopscote Road
Vehicle Crime
Nov 2025On or near Bishopscote Road
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Further/higher Educational Building
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Further/higher Educational Building
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Further/higher Educational Building
Vehicle Crime
Nov 2025On or near Further/higher Educational Building
Data from Police UK • Updated monthly
Local Amenities
Schools and transport links nearby
Nearby Schools
34 within 3kmP
William Austin Infant School
411m
5 mins
P
William Austin Junior School
473m
6 mins
P
Bushmead Primary & Nursery School
696m
8 mins
S
Luton Sixth Form College
574m
7 mins
S
Icknield High School
671m
8 mins
S
Stopsley High School
1.2km
14 mins
Transport Links
30 within 3kmAustin Road
Bus Stop54m
1 min
Heathfield Road
Bus Stop195m
2 mins
Graham Gardens
Bus Stop309m
4 mins
Winslow Close
Bus Stop390m
5 mins
Icknield High School
Bus Stop450m
5 mins
St Michaels Crescent
Bus Stop468m
6 mins
School data from Dept. for Education • Transport data from NaPTAN
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