Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
20 Derwent Avenue, Luton, LU3 2DX
Estimated value
£331,000
- Since the 2000 sale (£99,995)+231%
- Against LU3 2DX's recent median (£305,000)+9%
Newest record on this page: January 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
72 m²
775 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 54
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£331,000
- Against its 2000 sale (£99,995)+231%
- Against LU3 2DX's recent median (£305,000)+9%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 20 Derwent Avenue is modelled from its 72 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in LU3 2DX. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
72 m² from the EPC lodged in September 2019
Sales of this home
1 sale recorded, the latest in 2000
Recent sales in LU3 2DX
5 sales, median £305,000 (2026–2022)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: January 2026 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | None on this home | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
20 Derwent Avenue's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2000).
Sales timeline
3 March 2000Most recent
£99,995
Median price across the last 5 sales in LU3 2DX: £305,000 (2026–2022).
What this page doesn't show
1 potential issue has already been flagged for 20 Derwent Avenue, Luton, LU3 2DX. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Larger development activity nearbyIn report
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
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About 20 Derwent Avenue
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
20 Derwent Avenue is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Luton (LU3 2DX). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 775 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (September 2019) shows an E (score 54), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (October 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Poor; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 3-band jump. Other recorded features include a loft. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.
Held since March 2000 — that's 26 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time. Today's modelled estimate of £331,000 sits 231% above the 2000 sale of £99,995. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£129/sq ft) was about 52% below the postcode norm. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 80% of similar EPCs).
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
- LoftYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- DrivewayYes
Building
- Previously extendedYes
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Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Sept 2019
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
E
E54
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.7 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
Certificate validity
Valid until 25 September 2029
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Sept 2019from Oct 2009
EPC improved fromD65toE54
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity
Cavity wall insulation installed
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 20 Derwent Avenue, Luton, LU3 2DX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
20 Derwent 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.
Versus other Derwent Avenue homes
Four headline reads against 35 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
Price per m² for 20 Derwent Avenue lags the street by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£1,389
Street avg £3,997
Floor Area
72 m²
Street avg 64 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
4.7 t/year
Street avg 3.5 t/year
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.
Crime
249/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Laburnum Close — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Warden Hill Infant Academy. 25 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- Warden Hill Infant AcademyPrimary292m
- Warden Hill Junior SchoolPrimary327m
- Bramingham Primary SchoolPrimary689m
- Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science CollegeSecondary794m
Nearest stops
- Laburnum CloseBus stop196m
- Laburnum GroveBus stop282m
- Laburnum GroveBus stop298m
- Grasmere RoadBus stop320m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences1,880 reports42%
- Anti-social Behaviour620 reports14%
- Criminal Damage & Arson360 reports8%
- Vehicle Crime337 reports8%
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LU3 2DX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
52.9dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.6dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 20 Derwent Avenue is modelled from its 72 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in LU3 2DX. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 1 sale is recorded for 20 Derwent Avenue. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 20 Derwent Avenue was lodged in September 2019 at band E and is valid until September 2029. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 20 Derwent Avenue. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 18 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 25 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from LU3 2DX, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 20 Derwent Avenue is in council tax band C. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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