What kind of home is 12 Tomlinson Avenue, LU4 0QN?

12 Tomlinson Avenue, LU4 0QN is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 12 Tomlinson Avenue, LU4 0QN?

12 Tomlinson Avenue, LU4 0QN last sold for £117,500 in June 2009, around 17 years ago. Before that, it sold for £34,500 in July 1995, so prices have been rising over 14 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 12 Tomlinson Avenue, LU4 0QN?

Across 2 sales between July 1995 and June 2009, 12 Tomlinson Avenue, LU4 0QN rose from £34,500 to £117,500, a change of £83,000. That works out to roughly +9.2% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 12 Tomlinson Avenue, LU4 0QN?

The current EPC rating for 12 Tomlinson Avenue, LU4 0QN is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in February 2021. It has improved from a D recorded in January 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 12 Tomlinson Avenue, LU4 0QN?

12 Tomlinson Avenue, LU4 0QN has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (893 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 12 Tomlinson Avenue, LU4 0QN use?

The latest EPC at 12 Tomlinson Avenue, LU4 0QN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 12 Tomlinson Avenue, LU4 0QN?

12 Tomlinson Avenue, LU4 0QN is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 12 Tomlinson Avenue, LU4 0QN in?

12 Tomlinson Avenue, LU4 0QN sits in Luton. It falls within the LU4 postcode district.

Is 12 Tomlinson Avenue, LU4 0QN in a safe area?

Police records around 12 Tomlinson Avenue, LU4 0QN 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 12 Tomlinson Avenue, LU4 0QN?

The closest primary school to 12 Tomlinson Avenue, LU4 0QN is Chantry Primary Academy (347m), one of 26 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Chalk Hills Academy (275m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 12 Tomlinson Avenue, LU4 0QN?

The closest bus stop to 12 Tomlinson Avenue, LU4 0QN is Kirkwood Road, 38m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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12 Tomlinson Avenue, Luton, LU4 0QN

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

83 m²

893 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 12 Tomlinson Avenue

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

12 Tomlinson Avenue is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Luton (LU4 0QN). It has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (around 893 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (February 2021) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in January 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

It hasn't traded since June 2009, a hold of 17 years that's notably long for the area. That sale fell during the post-crash dip, which often skews comparisons against later neighbouring sales. Across 1995–2009, sale prices on this property compounded at 9.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £281,000 sits 139.1% above the 2009 sale of £117,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£132/sq ft) was about 20.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

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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)

Feb 2021

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2021from Jan 2009

EPC improved fromD64toC73

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

11%73%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Tomlinson Avenue, Luton, LU4 0QN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Tomlinson 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 1995.

Current estimate

£281,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 9.2% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2009)

£117,500

Growth on file: 9.2% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

7 June 2009Most recent
£117,500
+240.6%over 13 years
30 July 1995
£34,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU4 0QN: £155,000 (2025–2006).

Nearby sales in LU4 0QN

On the street

Versus other Tomlinson Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 12 Tomlinson Avenue runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

73 (C)

Street avg 67 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

83 m²

Street avg 87 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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.

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Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Kirkwood Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

The Chalk Hills Academy. 34 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU4 0QN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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