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21 Lime Avenue, Luton, LU4 0EG

6 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
83 m²
893 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 21 Lime Avenue

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

21 Lime Avenue is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Luton (LU4 0EG). It has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (around 893 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (April 2023) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in April 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

Across 2013–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 31.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £344,000 sits 67.8% above the 2014 sale of £205,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£229/sq ft) was about 27.5% below the postcode norm. 6 planning records sit against the property, 5 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. On the market in July 2014 and unlisted since — roughly 12 years.

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

Outside

  • GarageDouble
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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)
Apr 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.2 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2023from Apr 2013
EPC improved fromD57toC69
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
56%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 21 Lime Avenue, Luton, LU4 0EG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history at 21 Lime Avenue is exclusively tree-management applications — typical for a property with mature trees on or near the plot.

6 applications on record at 21 Lime Avenue, Luton, LU4 0EG

6decisions19documents2nearby
  1. Nov 2002
    Tree WorksTrees
    Outcome in report

    To reduce crowns by 30 - 40% of all Lime trees in front gardens of 13 to 33 Lime Avenue.

    Reference
    02/01047/TPOS
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. Tree WorksDecision
  4. Tree WorksDecision

+ 3 more applications in the report

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  • All 6 applications on this property in full, plus 2 notable nearby
  • The 19 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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.

21 Lime Avenue changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£344,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 31.8% per year over 1 year.

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Last sold (2014)

£205,000

Growth on file: 31.8% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

  1. 3 July 2014Most recent

    £205,000

    +36.7%over 1 year

  2. 16 May 2013

    £150,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU4 0EG: £375,000 (2025–2022).

On the street

Versus other Lime Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

21 Lime Avenue is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£2,470

Street avg £3,588

Below

Floor Area

83 m²

Street avg 89 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 21 Lime Avenue

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

Recent ownership pattern worth a look

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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

0.1 km

Lime Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Ferrars Junior School. 31 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 0EG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for LU4 0EG

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.2dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for LU4 0EG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

49.4dB

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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