What kind of home is 5 Broughton Avenue, LU3 2AR?

5 Broughton Avenue, LU3 2AR is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 5 Broughton Avenue, LU3 2AR sell for?

5 Broughton Avenue, LU3 2AR last sold for £248,000 in November 2014, around 12 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 5 Broughton Avenue, LU3 2AR?

The current EPC rating for 5 Broughton Avenue, LU3 2AR is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in April 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in May 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Broughton Avenue, LU3 2AR?

5 Broughton Avenue, LU3 2AR has a recorded floor area of 100 m² (1,076 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 8% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in LU3 2AR. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Broughton Avenue, LU3 2AR use?

The latest EPC at 5 Broughton Avenue, LU3 2AR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Broughton Avenue, LU3 2AR?

5 Broughton Avenue, LU3 2AR is in council tax band C.

Which area is 5 Broughton Avenue, LU3 2AR in?

5 Broughton Avenue, LU3 2AR sits in Luton. It falls within the LU3 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 5 Broughton Avenue, LU3 2AR?

Police records around 5 Broughton Avenue, LU3 2AR show an average of 249 reported crimes per month over the last 18 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 42% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (13% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 5 Broughton Avenue, LU3 2AR?

The closest primary school to 5 Broughton Avenue, LU3 2AR is William Austin Infant School (363m), one of 26 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Icknield High School (324m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 5 Broughton Avenue, LU3 2AR?

The closest bus stop to 5 Broughton Avenue, LU3 2AR is Heathfield Road, 265m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Broughton Avenue, Luton, LU3 2AR

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

100 m²

1076 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 5 Broughton Avenue

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

5 Broughton Avenue is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Luton (LU3 2AR). It has a recorded floor area of 100 m² (around 1076 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (April 2024) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in May 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

Today's modelled estimate of £379,000 sits 52.8% above the 2014 sale of £248,000. Last changed hands 12 years ago, in November 2014.

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
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

GarageIntegral

Building

Central heatingYes

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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 2)

Apr 2024

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 2 April 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2024from May 2014

EPC improved fromD66toC72

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Broughton Avenue, Luton, LU3 2AR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Broughton Avenue has no planning applications on record.

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.

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

Current estimate

£379,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2014)

£248,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

10 November 2014Most recent
£248,000

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

Nearby sales in LU3 2AR

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.

On epc rating, 5 Broughton Avenue stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,480

Street avg £2,950

Below

Floor Area

100 m²

Street avg 98 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

Above

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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.

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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.

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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· 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

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FAQ

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