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1 Broughton Avenue, Luton, LU3 2AR

Extendable
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
3
Floor area
110 m²
1184 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 1 Broughton Avenue

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

1 Broughton Avenue is a three-bedroom detached house in Luton (LU3 2AR). It has a recorded floor area of 110 m² (around 1184 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (August 2026) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in February 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

Today's modelled estimate of £436,000 sits 78% above the 2012 sale of £245,000. At 110 m² it's 18.3% larger than the typical home in the postcode (93 m² median across 25 EPCs). Last changed hands 14 years ago, in November 2012.

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
  • Utility roomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • GarageYes

Building

  • Extension potentialPossible
Before you decide

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Aug 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.6 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 1 August 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2026from Feb 2012
EPC improved fromD64toC71
Low Energy Lighting
43%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Mid 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Broughton Avenue, Luton, LU3 2AR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Broughton Avenue has no planning applications on record.

2

But the area is active

2 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.

1 Broughton Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£436,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2012)

£245,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 29 November 2012Most recent

    £245,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU3 2AR: £412,000 (2025–2021).

On the street

Versus other Broughton Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 25 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 Broughton Avenue outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,227

Street avg £2,960

Below

Floor Area

110 m²

Street avg 97 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Broughton Avenue

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger 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.
£412k

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1 Braceby Close

LU3 2TP

3 bed
£492k

1 Claydon Close

LU3 2EB

3 bed2 bath
£364k

1 Black Swan Lane

LU3 2LU

3 bed1 bath
£340k

1 Caxton Court, Roman Road

LU3 2QS

3 bed
£334k

1 Aldhous Close

LU3 2LZ

3 bed
£325k

1 Bunyans Close

LU3 2PX

3 bed
£324k

1 Aydon Road

LU3 2HB

3 bed
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

0.3 km

Heathfield Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Icknield High 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 2AR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for LU3 2AR

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.1dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for LU3 2AR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.1dB

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

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 1 Broughton Avenue, Luton, LU3 2AR. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.