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12 Derby Road, Luton, LU4 0DH

2 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
206 m²
2217 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 79
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 12 Derby Road

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

12 Derby Road is a three-bedroom detached house in Luton (LU4 0DH). It has a recorded floor area of 206 m² (around 2217 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (January 2023) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in October 2015 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). Other recorded features include a conservatory.

At 206 m² the property is well over the postcode median (123 m² across 14 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 1996–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £517,000 sits 54.3% above the 2016 sale of £334,995. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and a garage conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last changed hands 10 years ago, in February 2016.

Specifications

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • GarageSingle
  • Summer houseYes

Building

  • Heating systemGas fired
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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)
Jan 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C79
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.5 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2023from Oct 2015
EPC improved fromD55toC79
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof
AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Derby Road, Luton, LU4 0DH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Derby Road has an approved single-storey rear extension on the planning record.

2 applications on record at 12 Derby Road, Luton, LU4 0DH

2decisions2extensions8documents2nearby
  1. Feb 2007
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Alterations to roof to include the erection of a first floor rear extension

    Reference
    07/00003/FUL
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. Garage ConversionDecision

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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 12 Derby Road has grown more than fourfold since the 1996 starting point.

Current estimate

£517,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.6% per year over 19 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£334,995

Growth on file: 7.6% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 24 February 2016Most recent

    £334,995

    +308.5%over 19 years

  2. 18 November 1996

    £82,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU4 0DH: £400,000 (2023–2015).

On the street

Versus other Derby Road homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 12 Derby Road stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,626

Street avg £2,733

Below

Floor Area

206 m²

Street avg 126 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.5 t/year

Street avg 5.4 t/year

Above
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
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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

Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Stanton Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Challney High School for Boys. 29 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 LU4 0DH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for LU4 0DH

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

58.6dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for LU4 0DH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

52.0dB

Low
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70 dB
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80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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