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104a, Highbury Road

LU3 1AE

LUTON

Current

D

58

Potential

C

76

At a Glance

About This Property

This semi-detached maisonette is located in LUTON, LU3 1AE. The property offers 40m² (431 sq ft) of compact living space with 2 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. With an EPC rating of D (58/100), this property is around the UK average for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (76/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The solid walls lack insulation. Solid wall insulation (external or internal) typically costs £8,000-£14,000 but can reduce heat loss by up to 35% and improve your EPC rating by 1-2 bands. Double glazing is installed, though the efficiency rating suggests older units. Modern low-E double glazing can be up to 40% more efficient than units installed before 2002. Estimated annual energy costs are £619, comprising £512 for heating, £74 for hot water, and £33 for lighting. The property produces 2.6 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. For landlords: This rental property with a D rating is positioned above the current minimum standard. With proposed changes to require a C rating by 2028, modest improvements now could future-proof your compliance.

How Does 104a, Highbury Road Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 58/100, this LUTON property is around the national average for UK homes. Annual energy costs of £619 are approximately £1181 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. With 40m² of space, this is a more compact property compared to the UK average of 87m². At 2.6 tonnes of CO2 per year, emissions are below the UK average of 4.5 tonnes.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the LU3 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property58
Average60
-3% below
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vs LUTON

This property58
Average61
-5% below
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vs LU3

This property58
Average58
At average

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 58/100, this property is average and performs better than approximately 45% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 55% nationally

Energy Costs: £30/year less than the LUTON average

Energy Efficiency Rating

📊 Official EPC Register Data
A92-100
B81-91
C69-80
Potential
D55-68
Current
E39-54
F21-38
G1-20

Current Rating

D(58 points)

Potential Rating

C(76 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 29 Oct 2013

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Property Information

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Full Address

104a, Highbury Road

LU3 1AE

LUTON

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Property Type

Maisonette

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1930-1949

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Floor Area

40.0

2.0 total rooms

2.0 heated

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Tenure

rental (private)

Efficiency Score

58 / 100

Potential: 76

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CO₂ Emissions

2.6 tonnes/year

65 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

339 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

29 Oct 2013

assessment for green deal

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About LUTON

LUTON is situated in Bedfordshire, East of England. Properties in LUTON have an average EPC rating of D (score 61/100). The LU3 postcode district contains over 16700 registered properties. Built during the mid-20th century suburban expansion, this property reflects the housing developments common to the LUTON area.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£512.0/yr

Save £266/yr

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Hot Water

£74.0/yr

Save £7/yr

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Lighting

75.0% low energy

£33.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor
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Roof

(another dwelling above)

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Windows

Fully double glazed

Average
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Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

Main Fuel

mains gas (not community)

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets

Very Good
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Beech Hill Community Primary School

Primary
📍0.2 miles awayLU4 8BW

Last inspected: Oct 2021

Good

Denbigh High School

Secondary
📍0.3 miles awayLU3 1HE
?Not yet rated

Dallow Primary School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayLU1 1LZ

Last inspected: May 2023

Good

River Bank Primary School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayLU3 1ES

Last inspected: Oct 2019

Good

Denbigh Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayLU3 1NS

Last inspected: Nov 2018

Outstanding

Maidenhall Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayLU4 8LD

Last inspected: Dec 2021

Good

St Matthew's Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayLU2 0NJ

Last inspected: Sept 2023

Good

Foxdell Primary School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayLU1 1TG

Last inspected: Feb 2018

Good

About school ratings: Ofsted ratings range from Outstanding to Inadequate. These ratings are based on inspections of teaching quality, leadership, pupil behavior, and safety. Note that school catchment areas vary - check with the school or local council for admission details.

Data source: School information from Get Information About Schools (GIAS). Distances are approximate. Always verify school catchment areas directly with the school or local education authority.

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Broadband & Connectivity

🚀Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 500 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:500 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:200 Mbps
Maximum:200 Mbps

Available Providers

Virgin MediaHyperopticBTSkyTalkTalk

What do these speeds mean? 10-30 Mbps: Good for browsing and streaming. 30-100 Mbps: Great for multiple users and HD streaming. 100-300 Mbps: Excellent for 4K streaming and gaming. 300+ Mbps: Perfect for large households and heavy internet use.

Data source: Broadband speeds are from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 report (July 2025 release). Data shows typical speeds available in this postcode area. Actual speeds at this specific property may vary depending on line quality, distance from exchange, and chosen provider. Always verify availability with providers before committing.

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Area Safety

Higher Crime830 incidents/month

The surrounding area (1-mile radius) experiences higher crime levels

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

296 incidents (36%)

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Anti-social behaviour

112 incidents (13%)

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Shoplifting

66 incidents (8%)

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Vehicle crime

62 incidents (7%)

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Theft

61 incidents (7%)

About this data: Crime statistics show incidents reported during April 2026 within a 1-mile radius. Data from Police.uk, updated monthly.

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About this EPC: Energy Performance Certificates are valid for 10 years and are required when a property is built, sold, or rented. Learn more about EPCs or book an EPC assessment.

Cost estimates are approximate and actual savings may vary. Find local tradesmen to get accurate quotes for improvements.

Data Sources: This report contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Data from: UK Energy Performance Certificate Register, HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, and Police.uk crime statistics.

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