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8 Black Swan Lane, Luton, LU3 2LU

Extendable2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
104 m²
1119 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 59
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 8 Black Swan Lane

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

8 Black Swan Lane is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Luton (LU3 2LU). It has a recorded floor area of 104 m² (around 1119 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (August 2016) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from August 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

It hasn't traded since April 2004, a hold of 22 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £359,000 sits 134.6% above the 2004 sale of £153,000. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and a porch, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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

Outside

  • GarageYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
  • Extension potentialPossible
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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 04 Aug 2026

Current Certificate
Aug 2016

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D59
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
5.5 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 4 August 2026

New assessment needed to sell or let
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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Black Swan Lane, Luton, LU3 2LU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 8 Black Swan Lane, Luton, LU3 2LU

2decisions2extensions18documents2nearby
  1. Oct 2020
    PorchFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Side and rear of property

    Erection of two storey and single storey side/rear extensions and front canopy with first floor window to side elevation

    Extension
    Documents
    8 docs on file
    Reference
    20/00790/FULHH
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. PorchDecision

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  • The 18 documents, officer reports & conditions
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

8 Black Swan Lane valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£359,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2004)

£153,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 22 April 2004Most recent

    £153,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU3 2LU: £315,000 (2025–2021).

On the street

Versus other Black Swan Lane homes

Four headline reads against 32 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Habitable Rooms for 8 Black Swan Lane lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,471

Street avg £2,000

Below

Floor Area

104 m²

Street avg 99 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

5.5 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Black Swan Lane

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

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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.
£364k

1 Black Swan Lane

LU3 2LU

3 bed1 bath
£340k

1 Caxton Court, Roman Road

LU3 2QS

3 bed
£334k

1 Aldhous Close

LU3 2LZ

3 bed
£394k

1 Braceby Close

LU3 2TP

3 bed
£325k

1 Bunyans Close

LU3 2PX

3 bed
£324k

1 Aydon Road

LU3 2HB

3 bed
£316k

1 Cuffley Close

LU3 2NW

3 bed1 bath
£412k

1 Croxton Close

LU3 2UQ

3 bed2 bath
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

0.2 km

Westmorland Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Icknield Primary School. 34 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 2LU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for LU3 2LU

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.0dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for LU3 2LU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.2dB

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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