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Energy Performance Certificate

13, Sacombe Green

LU3 4EW

LUTON

Current

C

74

Potential

B

81

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced house is located in LUTON, LU3 4EW. The property offers 55.4m² (596 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 4 habitable rooms. It is a 1990s-era home. The property holds an EPC rating of C (74/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (81/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The walls feature cavity wall insulation with good efficiency ratings, providing solid thermal performance. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £513, comprising £326 for heating, £134 for hot water, and £53 for lighting. The property produces 2.2 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in September 2017 for £227,500, with 2 recorded sales in our database.

How Does 13, Sacombe Green Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 74/100, this LUTON property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of £513 are approximately £1287 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. With 55.4m² of space, this is a more compact property compared to the UK average of 87m². CO2 emissions of 2.2 tonnes/year are less than half the UK household average, making this an environmentally friendly choice.

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 property74
Average60
+23% better
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vs LUTON

This property74
Average61
+21% better
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vs LU3

This property74
Average58
+28% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 74/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £136/year less than the LUTON average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

C(74 points)

Potential Rating

B(81 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 21 Jan 2011

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Property Information

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Full Address

13, Sacombe Green

LU3 4EW

LUTON

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Property Type

House

Mid-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1991-1995

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Floor Area

55.4

4.0 total rooms

4.0 heated

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Tenure

owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

74 / 100

Potential: 81

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CO₂ Emissions

2.2 tonnes/year

39 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

236 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

21 Jan 2011

marketed sale

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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). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are £323 below the LUTON average, offering good value. The LU3 postcode district contains over 16700 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

£227,500

15 September 2017

Type: Terraced

+£42,500(+23.0%)

vs previous sale

£185,000

3 June 2015

Type: Terraced

Market Insights: This property has sold 2 times since 2015. Value has increased by 23.0% over this period.

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£326.0/yr

Save £57/yr

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Hot Water

£134.0/yr

Save £27/yr

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Lighting

22.0% low energy

£53.0/yr

Save £23/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)

Good
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Roof

Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation

Average
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

Main Fuel

mains gas - this is for backwards compatibility only and should not be used

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in 22% of fixed outlets

Poor
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Bramingham Primary School

Primary
📍0.2 miles awayLU3 4BL

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College

Secondary
📍0.3 miles awayLU2 7AE

Last inspected: Jun 2018

Good

Warden Hill Infant School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayLU3 2DN

Last inspected: Jan 2023

Good

Warden Hill Junior School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayLU3 2DN

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Good

Lea Manor High School Performing Arts College

Secondary
📍0.8 miles awayLU3 3TL
?Not yet rated

The Meads Primary School

Primary
📍1 miles awayLU3 2UE

Last inspected: Jul 2018

Good

Icknield High School

Secondary
📍1 miles awayLU3 2AH

Last inspected: Nov 2021

Good

Icknield Primary School

Primary
📍1 miles awayLU3 2JB

Last inspected: Mar 2023

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

Moderate86 incidents/month

Crime levels are moderate in the surrounding area (1-mile radius)

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

22 incidents (26%)

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Anti-social behaviour

19 incidents (22%)

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Criminal damage

10 incidents (12%)

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Shoplifting

8 incidents (9%)

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Vehicle crime

7 incidents (8%)

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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