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141 Runley Road

LU1 1TX

LUTON

Current

C

71

Potential

B

91

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced house is located in LUTON, LU1 1TX. The property offers 77mยฒ (829 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 5 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. The property holds an EPC rating of C (71/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (91/100). 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 ยฃ8,000-ยฃ14,000 but can reduce heat loss by up to 35% and improve your EPC rating by 1-2 bands. The property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are ยฃ628, comprising ยฃ476 for heating, ยฃ88 for hot water, and ยฃ64 for lighting. The property produces 2.9 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.

How Does 141 Runley Road Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 71/100, this LUTON property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of ยฃ628 are approximately ยฃ1172 below the UK average of ยฃ1800, representing significant savings. At 2.9 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 LU1 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property71
Average60
+18% better
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vs LUTON

This property71
Average61
+16% better
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vs LU1

This property71
Average61
+16% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 71/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: ยฃ21/year less than the LUTON average

Energy Efficiency Rating

๐Ÿ“Š Official EPC Register Data
A92-100
B81-91
Potential
C69-80
Current
D55-68
E39-54
F21-38
G1-20

Current Rating

C(71 points)

Potential Rating

B(91 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 17 Sept 2024

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Property Information

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Full Address

141 Runley Road

LU1 1TX

LUTON

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Property Type

House

Mid-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1900-1929

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Floor Area

77.0 mยฒ

5.0 total rooms

5.0 heated

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Tenure

Owner-occupied

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Efficiency Score

71 / 100

Potential: 91

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

2.9 tonnes/year

37 kg/mยฒ

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Energy Consumption

211 kWh/mยฒ/year

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Last Inspected

17 Sept 2024

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). The LU1 postcode district contains over 18800 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

ยฃ476.0/yr

Save ยฃ179/yr

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Hot Water

ยฃ88.0/yr

Save ยฃ25/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

ยฃ64.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor
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Roof

Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation

Good
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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
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Main Fuel

mains gas (not community)

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets

Very Good
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Foxdell Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.2 miles awayโ€ขLU1 1TG

Last inspected: Feb 2018

โœ“Good

Whipperley Infant Academy

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.6 miles awayโ€ขLU1 5QY

Last inspected: Oct 2018

โœ“Good

Downside Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.6 miles awayโ€ขLU4 8EZ

Last inspected: Jan 2019

โœ“Good

Maidenhall Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.8 miles awayโ€ขLU4 8LD

Last inspected: Dec 2021

โœ“Good

Beech Hill Community Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.8 miles awayโ€ขLU4 8BW

Last inspected: Oct 2021

โœ“Good

St Margaret of Scotland Catholic Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.9 miles awayโ€ขLU1 5PP

Last inspected: Feb 2022

โœ“Good

Dallow Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.9 miles awayโ€ขLU1 1LZ

Last inspected: May 2023

โœ“Good

Farley Junior Academy

Primary
๐Ÿ“1.1 miles awayโ€ขLU1 5JF
?Not yet rated

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

๐Ÿš€Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 500 Mbps

โšก 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 Crime244 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

103 incidents (42%)

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Anti-social behaviour

38 incidents (16%)

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Vehicle crime

20 incidents (8%)

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Criminal damage

18 incidents (7%)

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Theft

18 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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