What kind of home is 20 Common Lane, LU3 3PF?

20 Common Lane, LU3 3PF is a semi-detached house.

How energy efficient is 20 Common Lane, LU3 3PF?

The current EPC rating for 20 Common Lane, LU3 3PF is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in February 2025. It has dropped from a C recorded in June 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 20 Common Lane, LU3 3PF?

20 Common Lane, LU3 3PF has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (721 sq ft). That makes it about 19% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in LU3 3PF. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 20 Common Lane, LU3 3PF use?

The latest EPC at 20 Common Lane, LU3 3PF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 20 Common Lane, LU3 3PF?

20 Common Lane, LU3 3PF 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.

Which area is 20 Common Lane, LU3 3PF in?

20 Common Lane, LU3 3PF sits in Sundon, Luton, Luton. It falls within the LU3 postcode district.

Is 20 Common Lane, LU3 3PF in a safe area?

Police records around 20 Common Lane, LU3 3PF 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.

What schools are near 20 Common Lane, LU3 3PF?

The closest primary school to 20 Common Lane, LU3 3PF is Sundon Lower School (392m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Lealands High School (2.3km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 20 Common Lane, LU3 3PF?

The closest bus stop to 20 Common Lane, LU3 3PF is Sundon Methodist Church, 161m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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20 Common Lane, Sundon, Luton, LU3 3PF

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

67 m²

721 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 20 Common Lane

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

20 Common Lane is a semi-detached house in Sundon, Luton, Luton (LU3 3PF). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 721 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (February 2025) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (June 2011); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump.

At 67 m² it's 20.2% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (84 m² median across 10 EPCs).

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2025

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 13 February 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2025from Jun 2011

EPC improved fromC70toD66

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Common Lane, Sundon, Luton, LU3 3PF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 Common Lane has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

3 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.

20 Common Lane has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£244,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU3 3PF: £325,000 (2025–2015).

Nearby sales in LU3 3PF

On the street

Versus other Common Lane homes

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

20 Common Lane is notably below the street on habitable rooms.

EPC Rating

66 (D)

Street avg 58 (D)

Above

Floor Area

67 m²

Street avg 104 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 5.4 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

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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.

£239k

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1 Burnt Close

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1 Alesia Road

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£278k

1 Church Road, Sundon

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2 bed1 bath

£283k

1 Daisy Place

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1 Axe Close

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£325k

1 Common Lane, Sundon

LU3 3PF

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

Sundon Methodist Church — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Sundon Lower School. 6 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 3PF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU3 3PF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 20 Common Lane, Sundon, Luton, LU3 3PF. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.