Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
181 Bradley Road, Luton, LU4 0AR
Estimated value
£318,000
- Since the 2023 sale (£312,000)+2%
- Against LU4 0AR's recent median (£315,000)+1%
Newest record on this page: April 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
56 m²
603 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£318,000
- Against its 2023 sale (£312,000)+2%
- Against LU4 0AR's recent median (£315,000)+1%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 181 Bradley Road is modelled from its 56 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in LU4 0AR. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
56 m² from the EPC lodged in July 2023
Sales of this home
2 sales recorded, the latest in 2023
Recent sales in LU4 0AR
5 sales, median £315,000 (2026–2021)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: April 2026 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | None on this home | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
181 Bradley Road has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2009.
Sales timeline
1 December 2023Most recent
£312,000
+115.2%over 13 years18 December 2009
£145,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in LU4 0AR: £315,000 (2026–2021).
What this page doesn't show
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- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
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About 181 Bradley Road
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
181 Bradley Road is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Luton (LU4 0AR). It has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (around 603 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2023) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in November 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89). Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.
At 56 m² it sits well below the postcode median (87 m² across 32 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 75% of similar EPCs). Across 2009–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£518/sq ft) was about 209.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: December 2023 at £312,000.
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
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
- Dining roomYes
Outside
- Private gardenFront and rear
- GarageDetached
Building
- Heating systemGas
- Previously extendedYes
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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)
Jul 2023
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.1 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
Certificate validity
Valid until 19 July 2033
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Jul 2023from Nov 2009
EPC improved fromE51toC72
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System
Hot water system upgraded
Windows
AverageGood
Window efficiency improved
Roof Insulation
PartialInsulated
Roof insulation improved
Low Energy Lighting
38%100%
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 181 Bradley Road, Luton, LU4 0AR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
181 Bradley Road has no planning applications on record.
2
But the area is active
2 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Versus other Bradley Road homes
Four headline reads against 32 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
EPC Rating for 181 Bradley Road runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£5,571
Street avg £2,828
Floor Area
56 m²
Street avg 92 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.1 t/year
Street avg 4.4 t/year
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.
Crime
288/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Stanton Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.8 km
Challney High School for Boys. 27 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- Challney High School for BoysSecondary760m
- Downside Primary SchoolPrimary963m
- Challney High School for GirlsSecondary1.1km
- The Ferrars AcademyPrimary1.1km
Nearest stops
- Stanton RoadBus stop245m
- Chaul End RoadBus stop292m
- Stanton RoadBus stop572m
- Halfway AvenueBus stop585m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences1,789 reports41%
- Anti-social Behaviour582 reports13%
- Public Order329 reports8%
- Vehicle Crime329 reports8%
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LU4 0AR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
58.0dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
51.8dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 181 Bradley Road is modelled from its 56 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in LU4 0AR. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 2 sales are recorded for 181 Bradley Road. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 181 Bradley Road was lodged in July 2023 at band C and is valid until July 2033. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 181 Bradley Road. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 15 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 27 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from LU4 0AR, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 181 Bradley Road is in council tax band C. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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