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Energy Performance Certificate

42, Elm Avenue, Caddington

LU1 4HT

LUTON

Current

B

82

Potential

B

84

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced house is located in LUTON, LU1 4HT. The property offers 61.61mยฒ (663 sq ft) of modest-sized living space. With an EPC rating of B (82/100), this property is highly energy efficient, placing it in the top tier of UK homes. The property benefits from a highly efficient gas central heating system, likely a modern condensing boiler achieving 90%+ efficiency. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are ยฃ317, comprising ยฃ232 for heating, ยฃ85 for hot water, and ยฃ0 for lighting. The property produces 1.5 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is very low for a UK home.

How Does 42, Elm Avenue Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 82/100, this LUTON property is excellent, ranking in the top 15% nationally. Annual energy costs of ยฃ317 are approximately ยฃ1483 below the UK average of ยฃ1800, representing significant savings. CO2 emissions of 1.5 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 property82
Average60
+37% better
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vs LUTON

This property82
Average61
+34% better
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vs LU1

This property82
Average61
+34% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 82/100, this property is excellent and performs better than approximately 85% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 15% nationally

Energy Costs: ยฃ332/year less than the LUTON average

Energy Efficiency Rating

๐Ÿ“Š Official EPC Register Data
A92-100
B81-91
Current
C69-80
D55-68
E39-54
F21-38
G1-20

Current Rating

B(82 points)

Potential Rating

B(84 points)

Based on assessment dated 10 May 2010

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Property Information

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Full Address

42, Elm Avenue

Caddington

LU1 4HT

LUTON

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Property Type

House

Mid-Terrace

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Construction Age

NO DATA!

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Floor Area

61.61 mยฒ

NaN total rooms

NaN heated

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Efficiency Score

82 / 100

Potential: 84

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

1.5 tonnes/year

24 kg/mยฒ

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Energy Consumption

148 kWh/mยฒ/year

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Last Inspected

10 May 2010

new dwelling

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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 ยฃ417 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

ยฃ232.0/yr

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Hot Water

ยฃ85.0/yr

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Lighting

0.0% low energy

ยฃ0.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Average thermal transmittance 0.35 W/m?K

Good
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Roof

Average thermal transmittance 0.16 W/m?K

Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

Average thermal transmittance 0.60 W/m?K

Poor
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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Very Good
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Main Fuel

mains gas - this is for backwards compatibility only and should not be used

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Lighting

No low energy lighting

Very Poor

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Caddington Village School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.3 miles awayโ€ขLU1 4JD

Last inspected: Feb 2019

โœ“Good

St Margaret of Scotland Catholic Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“1 miles awayโ€ขLU1 5PP

Last inspected: Feb 2022

โœ“Good

The Stockwood Park Academy

Secondary
๐Ÿ“1 miles awayโ€ขLU1 5PP

Last inspected: Mar 2022

โš ๏ธRequires improvement

Slip End Village School

Primary
๐Ÿ“1.1 miles awayโ€ขLU1 4DD

Last inspected: Oct 2019

โœ“Good

Whipperley Infant Academy

Primary
๐Ÿ“1.2 miles awayโ€ขLU1 5QY

Last inspected: Oct 2018

โœ“Good

Farley Junior Academy

Primary
๐Ÿ“1.3 miles awayโ€ขLU1 5JF
?Not yet rated

Hillborough Infant and Nursery School

Primary
๐Ÿ“1.5 miles awayโ€ขLU1 5EZ

Last inspected: May 2023

โœ“Good

Hillborough Junior School

Primary
๐Ÿ“1.5 miles awayโ€ขLU1 5EZ

Last inspected: Jan 2010

โญOutstanding

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

๐Ÿš€Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 500 Mbps

โšก 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

Very Low Crime15 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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Vehicle crime

4 incidents (27%)

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violent crime

4 incidents (27%)

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Anti-social behaviour

2 incidents (13%)

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Public order

2 incidents (13%)

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bicycle theft

1 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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