What type of property is 5 Catsbrook Road, LU3 2ES?

5 Catsbrook Road, LU3 2ES is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 5 Catsbrook Road, LU3 2ES?

5 Catsbrook Road, LU3 2ES last sold for £140,000 in November 2011, around 15 years ago. Before that, it sold for £131,000 in April 2005, so prices have been rising over 7 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 5 Catsbrook Road, LU3 2ES changed over time?

Across 2 sales between April 2005 and November 2011, 5 Catsbrook Road, LU3 2ES rose from £131,000 to £140,000, a change of £9,000. That works out to roughly +1% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 5 Catsbrook Road, LU3 2ES?

The current EPC rating for 5 Catsbrook Road, LU3 2ES is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in June 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in August 2011. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Catsbrook Road, LU3 2ES?

5 Catsbrook Road, LU3 2ES has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (840 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Catsbrook Road, LU3 2ES heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Catsbrook Road, LU3 2ES records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Catsbrook Road, LU3 2ES?

5 Catsbrook Road, LU3 2ES is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 5 Catsbrook Road, LU3 2ES located?

5 Catsbrook Road, LU3 2ES sits in Luton. It falls within the LU3 postcode district.

Is 5 Catsbrook Road, LU3 2ES in a safe area?

Police records around 5 Catsbrook Road, LU3 2ES 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.

Which schools serve 5 Catsbrook Road, LU3 2ES?

The closest primary school to 5 Catsbrook Road, LU3 2ES is Icknield Primary School (333m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Icknield High School (587m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 5 Catsbrook Road, LU3 2ES?

The closest bus stop to 5 Catsbrook Road, LU3 2ES is Catsbrook Road, 107m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Catsbrook Road, Luton, LU3 2ES

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

78 m²

840 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 5 Catsbrook Road

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

5 Catsbrook Road is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Luton (LU3 2ES). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2025) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in August 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good and roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and lighting dropped from Good to Average.

Across 2005–2011, sale prices on this property compounded at 1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £293,000 sits 109.3% above the 2011 sale of £140,000. On the market in November 2011 and unlisted since — roughly 15 years.

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
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-facing
ParkingOff road

Building

Heating systemGas
RefurbishedYes

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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)

Jun 2025

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 30 June 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2025from Aug 2011

EPC improved fromD63toC72

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof

AverageVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

50%86%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Catsbrook Road, Luton, LU3 2ES, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Catsbrook Road 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 Catsbrook Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£293,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.0% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2011)

£140,000

Growth on file: 1.0% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

18 November 2011Most recent
£140,000
+6.9%over 6 years
27 April 2005
£131,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU3 2ES: £240,000 (2025–2010).

Nearby sales in LU3 2ES

On the street

Versus other Catsbrook Road homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 5 Catsbrook Road runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,795

Street avg £2,517

Below

Floor Area

78 m²

Street avg 80 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Strongly 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.

Full Luton report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

249/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Catsbrook Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Icknield Primary School. 32 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 2ES from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU3 2ES

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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