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327 Ashcroft Road

LU2 9AE

LUTON

Current

C

70

Potential

B

81

At a Glance

About This Property

This semi-detached house is located in LUTON, LU2 9AE. The property offers 79m² (850 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 (70/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (81/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. 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 £1060, comprising £805 for heating, £182 for hot water, and £73 for lighting. The property produces 2.7 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in April 2017 for £290,000, with 2 recorded sales in our database.

How Does 327 Ashcroft Road 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 £1060 are approximately £740 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. At 2.7 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 LU2 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 LU2

This property70
Average60
+17% 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: £411/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(70 points)

Potential Rating

B(81 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 5 Jul 2025

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Property Information

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Full Address

327 Ashcroft Road

LU2 9AE

LUTON

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Property Type

House

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1950-1966

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Floor Area

79.0

4.0 total rooms

4.0 heated

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Tenure

Owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

70 / 100

Potential: 81

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CO₂ Emissions

2.7 tonnes/year

35 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

190 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

5 Jul 2025

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 LU2 postcode district contains over 19300 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

£290,000

13 April 2017

Type: Semi-Detached

+£65,000(+28.9%)

vs previous sale

£225,000

3 September 2015

Type: Semi-Detached

Market Insights: This property has sold 2 times since 2015. Value has increased by 28.9% over this period.

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£805.0/yr

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Hot Water

£182.0/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£73.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, filled cavity

Good
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Roof

Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation

Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Poor
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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

Good lighting efficiency

Good

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Queen Elizabeth School

Secondary
📍0.2 miles awayLU2 9AG

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Good

Ramridge Primary School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayLU2 9AH

Last inspected: Apr 2022

Good

Someries Junior School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayLU2 8AH

Last inspected: Feb 2019

Good

Someries Infant School and Early Childhood Education Centre

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayLU2 8AH

Last inspected: Nov 2022

Outstanding

Sacred Heart Primary School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayLU2 9AJ

Last inspected: Nov 2019

Good

Wigmore Primary

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayLU2 9TB

Last inspected: May 2018

Good

Stopsley Community Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayLU2 7UG

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Wenlock CofE Academy

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayLU2 0RW
?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: 489 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:489 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:196 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 Crime259 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

89 incidents (34%)

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Anti-social behaviour

51 incidents (20%)

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Shoplifting

28 incidents (11%)

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Criminal damage

18 incidents (7%)

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Theft

15 incidents (6%)

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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