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240 242, Flat C, Dunstable Road, Luton, LU4 8JL

Property type
End terrace
Floor 2nd
Habitable rooms
1
From EPC
Floor area
16 m²
172 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 61
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 240 242

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

240 242 is an end-of-terrace house in Luton (LU4 8JL). It has a recorded floor area of 16 m² (around 172 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1930-1949. At 16 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 9 units on EPC record in 240 242, where floor areas span 15–22 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (61 versus a best of 78). The latest certificate (June 2017) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band.

At 16 m² it sits well below the postcode median (57 m² across 23 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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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.

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D61
E
F
G
Main Heating
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
1.8 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th century2nd Floor FlatEPC DNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 240 242, Flat C, Dunstable Road, Luton, LU4 8JL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

240 242 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.

240 242 has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£194,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU4 8JL: £250,000 (2022–2004).

On the street

Versus other Dunstable Road homes

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

On epc rating, 240 242 runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

61 (D)

Street avg 69 (C)

Strongly below

Floor Area

16 m²

Street avg 32 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 1.8 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

1 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 240 242

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 · 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

0.1 km

Birch Link — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Beech Hill Community Primary School. 38 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 8JL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for LU4 8JL

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.8dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for LU4 8JL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.6dB

Low
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 240 242, Flat C, Dunstable Road, Luton, LU4 8JL. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.