What kind of home is 76 Lime Avenue, LU4 0EF?

76 Lime Avenue, LU4 0EF is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, on a corner plot.

What was the last sold price for 76 Lime Avenue, LU4 0EF?

76 Lime Avenue, LU4 0EF last sold for £282,500 in September 2019, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £83,000 in November 1999, so prices have been rising over 20 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 76 Lime Avenue, LU4 0EF appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between November 1999 and September 2019, 76 Lime Avenue, LU4 0EF rose from £83,000 to £282,500, a change of £199,500. That works out to roughly +6.4% per year compounded over 20 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 76 Lime Avenue, LU4 0EF?

The current EPC rating for 76 Lime Avenue, LU4 0EF is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in August 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 76 Lime Avenue, LU4 0EF?

76 Lime Avenue, LU4 0EF has a recorded floor area of 103 m² (1,109 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 14% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in LU4 0EF. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 76 Lime Avenue, LU4 0EF use?

The latest EPC at 76 Lime Avenue, LU4 0EF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 76 Lime Avenue, LU4 0EF?

76 Lime Avenue, LU4 0EF is in council tax band C.

Which area is 76 Lime Avenue, LU4 0EF in?

76 Lime Avenue, LU4 0EF sits in Luton. It falls within the LU4 postcode district.

Is 76 Lime Avenue, LU4 0EF in a safe area?

Police records around 76 Lime Avenue, LU4 0EF show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 11 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 41% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 76 Lime Avenue, LU4 0EF?

The closest primary school to 76 Lime Avenue, LU4 0EF is Leagrave Primary School (360m), one of 26 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Challney High School for Girls (361m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 76 Lime Avenue, LU4 0EF?

The closest bus stop to 76 Lime Avenue, LU4 0EF is Copperfields, 155m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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76 Lime Avenue, Luton, LU4 0EF

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

103 m²

1109 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 76 Lime Avenue

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

76 Lime Avenue is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Luton (LU4 0EF). It has a recorded floor area of 103 m² (around 1109 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (August 2019) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since December 2010. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). Other recorded features include a conservatory. The home occupies a corner plot.

Across 1999–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £367,000 is 29.9% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£255/sq ft) was about 37.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £282,500 in September 2019.

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

DrivewayYes
Corner plotYes

Building

Central heatingYes
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)

Aug 2019

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2019from Dec 2010

Heating Controls

FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

50%8%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 76 Lime Avenue, Luton, LU4 0EF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

76 Lime Avenue has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

2 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1999.

Current estimate

£367,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.4% per year over 20 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£282,500

Growth on file: 6.4% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

15 September 2019Most recent
£282,500
+240.4%over 19 years
22 November 1999
£83,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU4 0EF: £326,000 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in LU4 0EF

On the street

Versus other Lime Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 22 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 76 Lime Avenue runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,743

Street avg £2,465

On par

Floor Area

103 m²

Street avg 91 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.8 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

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Comparables

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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.

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Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Copperfields — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Leagrave Primary School. 32 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LU4 0EF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.8dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU4 0EF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

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FAQ

Common questions

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