What kind of home is 38 Brunel Road, LU4 0RX?

38 Brunel Road, LU4 0RX is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 38 Brunel Road, LU4 0RX last change hands?

38 Brunel Road, LU4 0RX last sold for £310,000 in June 2026. Before that, it sold for £168,500 in October 2014, so prices have been rising over 12 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 38 Brunel Road, LU4 0RX changed over time?

Across 2 sales between October 2014 and June 2026, 38 Brunel Road, LU4 0RX rose from £168,500 to £310,000, a change of £141,500. That works out to roughly +5.4% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 38 Brunel Road, LU4 0RX have?

The current EPC rating for 38 Brunel Road, LU4 0RX is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in February 2026. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 38 Brunel Road, LU4 0RX?

38 Brunel Road, LU4 0RX has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (840 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 38 Brunel Road, LU4 0RX use?

The latest EPC at 38 Brunel Road, LU4 0RX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 38 Brunel Road, LU4 0RX have?

38 Brunel Road, LU4 0RX has council approval for front extension granted in December 2023 under ref. 23/01237/FULHH. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 38 Brunel Road, LU4 0RX?

38 Brunel Road, LU4 0RX 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 38 Brunel Road, LU4 0RX in?

38 Brunel Road, LU4 0RX sits in Luton. It falls within the LU4 postcode district.

What is crime like near 38 Brunel Road, LU4 0RX?

Police records around 38 Brunel Road, LU4 0RX show an average of 288 reported crimes per month over the last 15 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 41% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (12% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 38 Brunel Road, LU4 0RX?

The closest primary school to 38 Brunel Road, LU4 0RX is Chantry Primary Academy (166m), one of 26 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Chalk Hills Academy (561m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 38 Brunel Road, LU4 0RX?

The closest bus stop to 38 Brunel Road, LU4 0RX is Brunel Road, 98m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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38 Brunel Road, Luton, LU4 0RX

Extendable1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

78 m²

840 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 38 Brunel Road

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

38 Brunel Road is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Luton (LU4 0RX). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a C (score 74). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since April 2013. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

Most recent transfer was June 2026 at £310,000 — fresh data. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2023. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2014–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£369/sq ft) was about 169% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenRear

Building

Extension potentialPossible

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2026

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 24 February 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2026from Apr 2013

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 38 Brunel Road, Luton, LU4 0RX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

38 Brunel Road has an approved front extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at 38 Brunel Road, Luton, LU4 0RX

1decisions1extensions7documents2nearby

Dec 2023
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Front of property
Erection of a front extension
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
23/01237/FULHH
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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.

38 Brunel Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£322,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.4% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2026)

£310,000

Growth on file: 5.4% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

17 June 2026Most recent
£310,000
+84.0%over 11 years
31 October 2014
£168,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU4 0RX: £270,000 (2025–2019).

Nearby sales in LU4 0RX

On the street

Versus other Brunel Road homes

Four headline reads against 29 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

38 Brunel Road is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£3,974

Street avg £2,182

Strongly above

Floor Area

78 m²

Street avg 87 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

288/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Brunel Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Chantry Primary Academy. 34 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU4 0RX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

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70 dB

75 dB

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