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21 Derwent Avenue, Luton, LU3 2DX

3 sales on record
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
65 m²
700 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 65
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 21 Derwent Avenue

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

21 Derwent Avenue is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Luton (LU3 2DX). It has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (around 700 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2023) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since December 2008. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump.

Across 2007–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at -3.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £309,000 sits 64.4% above the 2014 sale of £188,000. Last changed hands 12 years ago, in December 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

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms1

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • DrivewayYes
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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jul 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D65
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.1 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 10 July 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2023from Dec 2008
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
57%80%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 21 Derwent Avenue, Luton, LU3 2DX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

21 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

21 Derwent Avenue saw 3 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.

Current estimate

£309,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -3.9% per year over 7 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2014)

£188,000

Growth on file: -3.9% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 19 December 2014Most recent

    £188,000

    +25.3%over 2 years

  2. 3 May 2012

    £150,000

    -40.0%over 4 years

  3. 16 September 2007

    £249,990

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU3 2DX: £305,000 (2026–2022).

On the street

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 21 Derwent Avenue lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,892

Street avg £3,947

Below

Floor Area

65 m²

Street avg 64 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 21 Derwent 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.
£305k

1 Canberra Gardens

LU3 2EU

2 bed1 bath
£316k

1 Cuffley Close

LU3 2NW

3 bed1 bath
£324k

1 Aydon Road

LU3 2HB

3 bed
£325k

1 Bunyans Close

LU3 2PX

3 bed
£334k

1 Aldhous Close

LU3 2LZ

3 bed
£340k

1 Caxton Court, Roman Road

LU3 2QS

3 bed
£364k

1 Black Swan Lane

LU3 2LU

3 bed1 bath
£394k

1 Braceby Close

LU3 2TP

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

0.2 km

Laburnum Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Warden Hill Infant Academy. 25 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 2DX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for LU3 2DX

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.9dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for LU3 2DX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.6dB

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

Common questions

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