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8 Baldock Close, Luton, LU4 0PL

Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
87 m²
936 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 67
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 8 Baldock Close

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

8 Baldock Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Luton (LU4 0PL). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 936 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (December 2020) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since April 2010. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump.

It hasn't traded since November 1997, a hold of 29 years that's notably long for the area. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time. Today's modelled estimate of £301,000 sits 736.1% above the 1997 sale of £36,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£38/sq ft) was about 75% below the postcode norm.

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

  • Private gardenYes

Building

  • Heating systemGas
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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Dec 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D67
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.6 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2020from Apr 2010
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting
20%80%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Baldock Close, Luton, LU4 0PL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Baldock Close 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Latest sale on 8 Baldock Close was the lowest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£301,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (1997)

£36,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 14 November 1997Most recent

    £36,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU4 0PL: £135,000 (2025–2012).

On the street

Versus other Baldock Close homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 8 Baldock Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£414

Street avg £2,233

Strongly below

Floor Area

87 m²

Street avg 79 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Baldock Close

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

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

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
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.

Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Brunel Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Chantry Primary Academy. 33 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 0PL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for LU4 0PL

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.0dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for LU4 0PL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.8dB

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

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 8 Baldock Close, Luton, LU4 0PL. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.