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17, Farrow Close

LU3 4EE

LUTON

Current

C

70

Potential

B

91

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced house is located in LUTON, LU3 4EE. The property offers 37m² (398 sq ft) of compact living space with 2 habitable rooms. It is built during the 1980s construction period. The property holds an EPC rating of C (70/100), 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 walls feature cavity wall insulation with good efficiency ratings, providing solid thermal performance. 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 £430, comprising £313 for heating, £72 for hot water, and £45 for lighting. The property produces 1.7 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is very low for a UK home. The property last sold in August 2025 for £195,000, with 2 recorded sales in our database.

How Does 17, Farrow Close Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 70/100, this LUTON property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of £430 are approximately £1370 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. With 37m² of space, this is a more compact property compared to the UK average of 87m². CO2 emissions of 1.7 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 property70
Average60
+17% better
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vs LUTON

This property70
Average61
+15% better
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vs LU3

This property70
Average58
+21% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 70/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £219/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(70 points)

Potential Rating

B(91 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 17 May 2019

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Property Information

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Full Address

17, Farrow Close

LU3 4EE

LUTON

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Property Type

House

Enclosed End-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1983-1990

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Floor Area

37.0

2.0 total rooms

2.0 heated

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Tenure

owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

70 / 100

Potential: 91

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CO₂ Emissions

1.7 tonnes/year

47 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

266 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

17 May 2019

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). Heating costs are £336 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

£195,000

RECENT

15 August 2025

Type: Terraced

+£44,000(+29.1%)

vs previous sale

£151,000

30 October 2019

Type: Terraced

Market Insights: This property has sold 2 times since 2015. Value has increased by 29.1% over this period.

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£313.0/yr

Save £44/yr

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Hot Water

£72.0/yr

Save £22/yr

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Lighting

50.0% low energy

£45.0/yr

Save £15/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

Average
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Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

NO DATA!
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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 50% of fixed outlets

Good
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Bramingham Primary School

Primary
📍0.3 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
📍0.6 miles awayLU3 2DN

Last inspected: Jan 2023

Good

Warden Hill Junior School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayLU3 2DN

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Good

Lea Manor High School Performing Arts College

Secondary
📍0.9 miles awayLU3 3TL
?Not yet rated

The Meads Primary School

Primary
📍1.1 miles awayLU3 2UE

Last inspected: Jul 2018

Good

Icknield High School

Secondary
📍1.1 miles awayLU3 2AH

Last inspected: Nov 2021

Good

Icknield Primary School

Primary
📍1.1 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

Moderate74 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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Anti-social behaviour

19 incidents (26%)

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violent crime

17 incidents (23%)

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Criminal damage

8 incidents (11%)

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Robbery

6 incidents (8%)

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Shoplifting

6 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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