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53 Beechwood Road, Luton, LU4 8RR

2 planning records
Property type
End terrace
Bedrooms
2
Floor area
94 m²
1012 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 63
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 53 Beechwood Road

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

53 Beechwood Road is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Luton (LU4 8RR). It has a recorded floor area of 94 m² (around 1012 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (November 2022) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since September 2012. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump.

Today's modelled estimate of £280,000 sits 96.4% above the 2013 sale of £142,575. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£141/sq ft) was about 15.2% below the postcode norm. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last sold in July 2013, so it's been off the market for around 13 years.

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
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • ParkingOff road

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
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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)
Nov 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D63
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.1 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2022from Sept 2012
Roof
AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
25%83%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraEnd-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 53 Beechwood Road, Luton, LU4 8RR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

53 Beechwood Road has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.

2 applications on record at 53 Beechwood Road, Luton, LU4 8RR

2decisions2extensions7documents10nearby
  1. Jan 2021
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Request for a determination as to whether prior approval is required under Part 1 Class A of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 - Single storey rear extension. Depth 6.00m, Maximum height of extension 4.00m, Height to eaves 3.00m.

    Documents
    3 docs on file
    Reference
    20/01460/PARES
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision

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  • The 7 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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.

53 Beechwood Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£280,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2013)

£142,575

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 25 July 2013Most recent

    £142,575

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU4 8RR: £273,000 (2021–2018).

On the street

Versus other Beechwood Road homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 53 Beechwood Road stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,517

Street avg £2,064

Below

Floor Area

94 m²

Street avg 88 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.1 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 53 Beechwood Road

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

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

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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
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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.
Full Luton report

Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Dunstable Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Downside Primary School. 40 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 8RR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for LU4 8RR

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for LU4 8RR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.7dB

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 53 Beechwood Road, Luton, LU4 8RR. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.