21 Derwent Avenue, Luton, LU3 2DX
About 21 Derwent Avenue
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 £326,000 sits 73.4% above the 2014 sale of £188,000. Last changed hands 11 years ago, in December 2014.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- DrivewayYes
Energy performance
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
21 Derwent Avenue has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
2applications of note in the surrounding area
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- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
21 Derwent Avenue saw 3 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.
£326,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -3.9% per year over 7 years.
£188,000
Growth on file: -3.9% per year over 7 years.
Sales timeline
19 December 2014Most recent
£188,000
+25.3%over 2 years3 May 2012
£150,000
-40.0%over 4 years16 September 2007
£249,990
Median price across the last 5 sales in LU3 2DX: £280,000 (2023–2021).
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What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Larger development activity nearby
Versus other Derwent Avenue homes
EPC Rating for 21 Derwent Avenue runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£2,892
Street avg £3,763
Floor Area
65 m²
Street avg 64 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.1 t/year
Street avg 3.5 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.
Crime
6/mo
Rising 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.
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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
52.9dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.6dB