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Energy Performance Certificate

19 Cardigan Court, Cardigan Street

LU1 1RY

LUTON

Current

C

75

Potential

C

78

At a Glance

About This Property

This semi-detached maisonette is located in LUTON, LU1 1RY. The property offers 47.04m² (506 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 (75/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. The loft insulation is rated very good, meeting or exceeding the recommended 270mm depth for optimal 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 £431, comprising £260 for heating, £126 for hot water, and £45 for lighting. The property produces 2.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.

How Does 19 Cardigan Court Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 75/100, this LUTON property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of £431 are approximately £1369 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. With 47.04m² of space, this is a more compact property compared to the UK average of 87m². CO2 emissions of 2.0 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 LU1 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property75
Average60
+25% better
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vs LUTON

This property75
Average61
+23% better
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vs LU1

This property75
Average61
+23% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 75/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £218/year less than the LUTON average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

C(75 points)

Potential Rating

C(78 points)

Based on assessment dated 15 Dec 2009

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Property Information

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Full Address

19 Cardigan Court

Cardigan Street

LU1 1RY

LUTON

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Property Type

Maisonette

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1976-1982

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Floor Area

47.04

2.0 total rooms

2.0 heated

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Tenure

rental (social)

Efficiency Score

75 / 100

Potential: 78

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CO₂ Emissions

2.0 tonnes/year

43 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

256 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

15 Dec 2009

rental (social)

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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 £389 below the LUTON average, offering good value. 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

Community scheme

£260.0/yr

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Hot Water

£126.0/yr

Save £20/yr

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Lighting

17.0% low energy

£45.0/yr

Save £21/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, filled cavity

Good
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Roof

Pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation

Very Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Average
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Floor

(other premises below)

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Heating System

Community scheme

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 17% of fixed outlets

Poor

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Dallow Primary School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayLU1 1LZ

Last inspected: May 2023

Good

St Matthew's Primary School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayLU2 0NJ

Last inspected: Sept 2023

Good

Hillborough Infant and Nursery School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayLU1 5EZ

Last inspected: May 2023

Good

Hillborough Junior School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayLU1 5EZ

Last inspected: Jan 2010

Outstanding

Beech Hill Community Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayLU4 8BW

Last inspected: Oct 2021

Good

Denbigh High School

Secondary
📍0.7 miles awayLU3 1HE
?Not yet rated

Tennyson Road Primary School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayLU1 3RS
?Not yet rated

Farley Junior Academy

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayLU1 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

🚀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 Crime905 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

325 incidents (36%)

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Anti-social behaviour

119 incidents (13%)

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Theft

71 incidents (8%)

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Vehicle crime

69 incidents (8%)

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Shoplifting

68 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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