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20 Fieldgate Road

LU4 9TA

LUTON

Current

C

71

Potential

B

88

At a Glance

About This Property

This semi-detached bungalow is located in LUTON, LU4 9TA. The property offers 68m² (732 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 4 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. 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 (88/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £1364, comprising £1019 for heating, £234 for hot water, and £111 for lighting. The property produces 2.6 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in July 2021 for £295,000.

How Does 20 Fieldgate Road Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 71/100, this LUTON property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. At £1364 per year, energy costs are below the national average of £1800. 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 LU4 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 LU4

This property71
Average59
+20% 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: £715/year more 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(71 points)

Potential Rating

B(88 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 15 Mar 2025

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Property Information

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Full Address

20 Fieldgate Road

LU4 9TA

LUTON

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Property Type

Bungalow

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1950-1966

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Floor Area

68.0

4.0 total rooms

4.0 heated

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Tenure

Rented (private)

Efficiency Score

71 / 100

Potential: 88

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CO₂ Emissions

2.6 tonnes/year

38 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

215 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

15 Mar 2025

rental

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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 £370 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The LU4 postcode district contains over 14000 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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Property Sale History

£295,000

27 July 2021

Type: Semi-Detached

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£1019.0/yr

Save £241/yr

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Hot Water

£234.0/yr

Save £80/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£111.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, filled cavity

Average
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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 (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

Challney High School for Boys

Secondary
📍0.2 miles awayLU4 9TJ
?Not yet rated

Downside Primary School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayLU4 8EZ

Last inspected: Jan 2019

Good

Challney High School for Girls

Secondary
📍0.4 miles awayLU4 9FJ

Last inspected: Jan 2020

Outstanding

Beechwood Primary School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayLU4 9RD

Last inspected: Sept 2019

Good

Leagrave Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayLU4 9ND

Last inspected: Dec 2018

Outstanding

Norton Road Primary School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayLU3 2NX

Last inspected: Feb 2023

Good

Ferrars Junior School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayLU4 0ES

Last inspected: Nov 2022

Good

The Ferrars Academy

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayLU4 0LL

Last inspected: Dec 2022

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 Crime271 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

105 incidents (39%)

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Anti-social behaviour

45 incidents (17%)

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Vehicle crime

24 incidents (9%)

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Criminal damage

20 incidents (7%)

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Drugs

20 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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