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21 Grove House, Grove Road

LU1 1QA

LUTON

Current

C

80

Potential

C

80

At a Glance

About This Property

This semi-detached flat is located in LUTON, LU1 1QA. The property offers 41m² (441 sq ft) of compact living space with 2 habitable rooms. It is a 1990s-era home. The property holds an EPC rating of C (80/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. 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 £296, comprising £190 for heating, £68 for hot water, and £38 for lighting. The property produces 0.9 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is very low for a UK home.

How Does 21 Grove House Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 80/100, this LUTON property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of £296 are approximately £1504 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. With 41m² of space, this is a more compact property compared to the UK average of 87m². CO2 emissions of 0.9 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 property80
Average60
+33% better
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vs LUTON

This property80
Average61
+31% better
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vs LU1

This property80
Average61
+31% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 80/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £353/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(80 points)

Potential Rating

C(80 points)

Based on assessment dated 18 May 2017

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Property Information

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Full Address

21 Grove House

Grove Road

LU1 1QA

LUTON

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Property Type

Flat

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1996-2002

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Floor Area

41.0

2.0 total rooms

2.0 heated

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Tenure

rental (social)

Efficiency Score

80 / 100

Potential: 80

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CO₂ Emissions

0.9 tonnes/year

23 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

132 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

18 May 2017

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 £459 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

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£190.0/yr

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Hot Water

£68.0/yr

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Lighting

86.0% low energy

£38.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)

Good
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Roof

(another dwelling above)

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Windows

Fully double glazed

Average
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Floor

(another dwelling below)

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 86% of fixed outlets

Very Good

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Dallow Primary School

Primary
📍0.2 miles awayLU1 1LZ

Last inspected: May 2023

Good

Hillborough Junior School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayLU1 5EZ

Last inspected: Jan 2010

Outstanding

Hillborough Infant and Nursery School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayLU1 5EZ

Last inspected: May 2023

Good

Farley Junior Academy

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayLU1 5JF
?Not yet rated

Beech Hill Community Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayLU4 8BW

Last inspected: Oct 2021

Good

St Matthew's Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayLU2 0NJ

Last inspected: Sept 2023

Good

Whipperley Infant Academy

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayLU1 5QY

Last inspected: Oct 2018

Good

Tennyson Road Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayLU1 3RS
?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 Crime918 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

331 incidents (36%)

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Anti-social behaviour

120 incidents (13%)

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Theft

75 incidents (8%)

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Shoplifting

68 incidents (7%)

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Vehicle crime

68 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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