What kind of home is 9 Luton Road, MK45 4LQ?

9 Luton Road, MK45 4LQ is a semi-detached house.

When did 9 Luton Road, MK45 4LQ last change hands?

9 Luton Road, MK45 4LQ last sold for £237,000 in August 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 9 Luton Road, MK45 4LQ?

The current EPC rating for 9 Luton Road, MK45 4LQ is D with a score of 56 out of 100, lodged in September 2014. It has improved from a E recorded in January 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 9 Luton Road, MK45 4LQ?

9 Luton Road, MK45 4LQ has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (775 sq ft). That makes it about 16% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK45 4LQ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 9 Luton Road, MK45 4LQ use?

The latest EPC at 9 Luton Road, MK45 4LQ records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 9 Luton Road, MK45 4LQ?

9 Luton Road, MK45 4LQ is in council tax band C.

Which area is 9 Luton Road, MK45 4LQ in?

9 Luton Road, MK45 4LQ sits in Barton-le-clay, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK45 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 9 Luton Road, MK45 4LQ?

Police records around 9 Luton Road, MK45 4LQ show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 5 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 63% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 9 Luton Road, MK45 4LQ?

The closest primary school to 9 Luton Road, MK45 4LQ is Ramsey Manor Lower School (702m). The closest secondary is Arnold Academy (543m).

How well connected is 9 Luton Road, MK45 4LQ?

The closest bus stop to 9 Luton Road, MK45 4LQ is The Memorial, 135m away. In total there are 16 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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9 Luton Road, Barton Le Clay, Bedford, MK45 4LQ

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

72 m²

775 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 56

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 9 Luton Road

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

9 Luton Road is a semi-detached house in Barton-Le-Clay, Bedford, Bedford (MK45 4LQ). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 775 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (September 2014) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in January 2014 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor and lighting dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. The latest certificate is from September 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Today's modelled estimate of £319,000 is 34.6% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£306/sq ft) was about 21.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 72 m² it's 16.3% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (86 m² median across 23 EPCs). Sold August 2024 for £237,000.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 08 Sept 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2014

EPC Rating

D56

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2014from Jan 2014

EPC improved fromE47toD56

Hot Water

AverageVery Poor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Walls

Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 9 Luton Road, Barton Le Clay, Bedford, MK45 4LQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

9 Luton Road has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

3applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

9 Luton Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£319,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£237,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

22 August 2024Most recent
£237,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK45 4LQ: £352,500 (2024–2019).

Nearby sales in MK45 4LQ

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On the street

Versus other Luton Road homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

9 Luton Road is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£3,292

Street avg £2,838

Above

Floor Area

72 m²

Street avg 110 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

5.2 t/year

Street avg 5.1 t/year

Below

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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 Bedford district page.

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Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

The Memorial — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Arnold Academy. 2 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK45 4LQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK45 4LQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.3dB

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