5 Balmore Wood, Luton, LU3 4EP
About 5 Balmore Wood
5 Balmore Wood is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Luton (LU3 4EP). It has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (around 667 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (May 2024) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in June 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).
It hasn't traded since April 2007, a hold of 19 years that's notably long for the area. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Across 1998–2007, sale prices on this property compounded at 13% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £271,000 sits 69.4% above the 2007 sale of £159,995. At 62 m² it's 19% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (77 m² median across 10 EPCs).
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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
- Bedrooms2
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water efficiency improved
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
5 Balmore Wood has no planning applications on record.
The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.
Sales history & valuation
5 Balmore Wood has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1998.
£271,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 13.0% per year over 9 years.
£159,995
Growth on file: 13.0% per year over 9 years.
Sales timeline
4 April 2007Most recent
£159,995
+3.2%over 7 months22 August 2006
£155,000
+142.2%over 6 years14 October 1999
£64,000
+19.1%over 1 year10 May 1998
£53,750
Median price across the last 5 sales in LU3 4EP: £270,000 (2019–2015).
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Versus other Balmore Wood homes
On price per m², 5 Balmore Wood runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£2,581
Street avg £3,254
Floor Area
62 m²
Street avg 80 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.1 t/year
Street avg 3.4 t/year
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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
Dexter Close — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
Bramingham Primary School. 20 schools nearby.
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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
52.6dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.5dB