1 Barleyvale, Luton, LU3 4DH
About 1 Barleyvale
1 Barleyvale is a four-bedroom detached house in Luton (LU3 4DH). It has a recorded floor area of 151 m² (around 1625 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (April 2025) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since April 2015. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84).
At 151 m² the property is well over the postcode median (85 m² across 5 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £541,000 sits 64.9% above the 2015 sale of £328,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£202/sq ft) was about 44.9% below the postcode norm. Last sold in July 2015, so it's been off the market for around 11 years.
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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
- Bedrooms4
- Bathrooms2
- EnsuiteYes
Outside
- GarageYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Window efficiency improved
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
1 Barleyvale has no planning applications on record.
The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.
Sales history & valuation
1 Barleyvale valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£541,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£328,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
30 July 2015Most recent
£328,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in LU3 4DH: £350,000 (2023–2000).
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Versus other Barleyvale homes
On epc rating, 1 Barleyvale stands well clear of the street.
EPC Rating
75 (C)
Street avg 66 (D)
Floor Area
151 m²
Street avg 96 m²
CO₂ Emissions
4.2 t/year
Street avg 3.9 t/year
Habitable Rooms
6 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
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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
0.1 km
Kirby Drive — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Bramingham Primary School. 20 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
49.9dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.0dB