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5 Digby Close, Luton, LU4 8FA

Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 00
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
58 m²
624 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 80
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 5 Digby Close

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

5 Digby Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Luton (LU4 8FA). It has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (around 624 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band B. At 58 m² this is the 18th smallest of 56 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 40–88 m². The building's EPC ratings span C to B, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a C (score 80), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since June 2011. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Today's modelled estimate of £179,000 sits 58.7% above the 2011 sale of £112,809. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£181/sq ft) was about 19.8% below the postcode norm. 15 years since the last transfer (November 2011).

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

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms1
Before you decide

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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.

5 Digby Close's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jan 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C80
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
1.2 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 30 January 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2026from Jun 2011
Wall Insulation
Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
7%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Digby Close, Luton, LU4 8FA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Digby Close has no planning applications on record.

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But the area is active

10 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.
Current estimate

£179,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2011)

£112,809

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 7 November 2011Most recent

    £112,809

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU4 8FA: £193,500 (2022–2018).

On the street

Versus other Digby Close homes

Four headline reads against 40 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

5 Digby Close is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£1,945

Street avg £2,877

Strongly below

Floor Area

58 m²

Street avg 56 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.2 t/year

Street avg 1.2 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Digby Close

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

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£301k

1 Armitage Gardens

LU4 8RD

3 bed
£326k

1 Chandos Road

LU4 8EX

3 bed1 bath
£347k

1 Douglas Road

LU4 8EB

3 bed
£182k

1 Dunstable Court, Dunstable Road

LU4 8DB

£196k

1 Durbar Road

LU4 8BA

£206k

1 Constable Court, Dunstable Road

LU4 8JF

£153k

1 Erin Court, Dunstable Road

LU4 8LH

£231k

1 Digby Close

LU4 8FA

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

288/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Chaul End Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Downside Primary School. 34 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 8FA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for LU4 8FA

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

58.2dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for LU4 8FA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

50.9dB

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 5 Digby Close, Luton, LU4 8FA. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.