What kind of home is 13 Balmore Wood, LU3 4EP?

13 Balmore Wood, LU3 4EP is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 13 Balmore Wood, LU3 4EP?

13 Balmore Wood, LU3 4EP last sold for £236,000 in September 2019, around 7 years ago. Land Registry has 7 sales on record going back to £41,500 in April 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 13 Balmore Wood, LU3 4EP appreciated in value?

Across 7 sales between April 1996 and September 2019, 13 Balmore Wood, LU3 4EP rose from £41,500 to £236,000, a change of £194,500. That works out to roughly +7.7% per year compounded over 23 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 13 Balmore Wood, LU3 4EP?

The current EPC rating for 13 Balmore Wood, LU3 4EP is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in June 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 13 Balmore Wood, LU3 4EP?

13 Balmore Wood, LU3 4EP has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (603 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 18% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in LU3 4EP. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 13 Balmore Wood, LU3 4EP use?

The latest EPC at 13 Balmore Wood, LU3 4EP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 13 Balmore Wood, LU3 4EP had any planning applications?

13 Balmore Wood, LU3 4EP has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in July 2024. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 13 Balmore Wood, LU3 4EP?

13 Balmore Wood, LU3 4EP is in council tax band C.

Which area is 13 Balmore Wood, LU3 4EP in?

13 Balmore Wood, LU3 4EP sits in Luton. It falls within the LU3 postcode district.

Is 13 Balmore Wood, LU3 4EP in a safe area?

Police records around 13 Balmore Wood, LU3 4EP 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 13 Balmore Wood, LU3 4EP?

The closest primary school to 13 Balmore Wood, LU3 4EP is Bramingham Primary School (237m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College (636m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 13 Balmore Wood, LU3 4EP?

The closest bus stop to 13 Balmore Wood, LU3 4EP is Dexter Close, 51m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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13 Balmore Wood, Luton, LU3 4EP

7 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

56 m²

603 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 13 Balmore Wood

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

13 Balmore Wood is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Luton (LU3 4EP). It has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (around 603 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (June 2019) shows a C (score 71). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since April 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88). Other recorded features include a conservatory. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Sold September 2019 for £236,000. Across the public record there are 7 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 1996–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £280,000 is 18.6% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£392/sq ft) was about 73.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 56 m² it's 26.9% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (77 m² median across 10 EPCs). One historical planning record sits against the property in 2024.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

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 2019

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 19 June 2029

2 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2019from Apr 2009

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 13 Balmore Wood, Luton, LU3 4EP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 13 Balmore Wood, Luton, LU3 4EP

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Jul 2024
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Installation of an Air Source Heat Pump to be installed to the rear of the property.
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Reference
24/00538/FULHH
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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.

Price for 13 Balmore Wood has grown more than fourfold since the 1996 starting point.

Current estimate

£280,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.7% per year over 23 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£236,000

Growth on file: 7.7% per year over 23 years.

Sales timeline

19 September 2019Most recent
£236,000
5 June 2017
£235,000
+42.4%over 2 years
23 October 2014
£165,000
+28.9%over 5 years
20 August 2009
£128,000
-1.5%
26 July 2009
£130,000
+94.0%over 9 years
9 September 1999
£67,000
+61.4%over 3 years
3 April 1996
£41,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU3 4EP: £270,000 (2019–2010).

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On the street

Versus other Balmore Wood homes

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

On price per m², 13 Balmore Wood stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,214

Street avg £2,927

Strongly above

Floor Area

56 m²

Street avg 81 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

249/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Dexter Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Bramingham Primary School. 20 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LU3 4EP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU3 4EP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.5dB

Low

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