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23 Derby Road, Luton, LU4 0DH

2 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
135 m²
1453 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 23 Derby Road

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

23 Derby Road is a three-bedroom detached house in Luton (LU4 0DH). It has a recorded floor area of 135 m² (around 1453 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (September 2025) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in August 2015 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good, 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 83).

2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2015–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £431,000 is 24.9% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£237/sq ft) was about 58.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: September 2020 at £345,000.

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
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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)
Sept 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.5 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2025from Aug 2015
EPC improved fromE42toC70
Heating Controls
FullThermostat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation
PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
30%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 23 Derby Road, Luton, LU4 0DH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 23 Derby Road, Luton, LU4 0DH

2decisions2extensions6documents2nearby
  1. Dec 2001
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Erection of side extension incorporating alterations and enlargement of existing roof including rear facing dormer windows

    Reference
    01/00341/FUL
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. Loft ConversionDecision

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  • The 6 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£431,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.4% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£345,000

Growth on file: 8.4% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 3 September 2020Most recent

    £345,000

    +46.8%over 4 years

  2. 7 December 2015

    £235,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU4 0DH: £400,000 (2023–2014).

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 years held, 23 Derby Road runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,556

Street avg £2,667

Above

Floor Area

135 m²

Street avg 131 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.5 t/year

Street avg 5.4 t/year

Above
Before you decide

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The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

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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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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
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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