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Energy Performance Certificate

53, Morgan Close

LU4 9GL

LUTON

Current

D

68

Potential

C

78

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached flat is located in LUTON, LU4 9GL. The property offers 57m² (614 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 4 habitable rooms. It is a modern property built in the 2000s. With an EPC rating of D (68/100), this property is around the UK average for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (78/100). The walls feature cavity wall insulation with good efficiency ratings, providing solid thermal performance. The property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £726, comprising £484 for heating, £192 for hot water, and £50 for lighting. The property produces 2.8 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in March 2024 for £178,000, with 3 recorded sales in our database. For landlords: This rental property with a D rating is positioned above the current minimum standard. With proposed changes to require a C rating by 2028, modest improvements now could future-proof your compliance.

How Does 53, Morgan Close Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 68/100, this LUTON property is around the national average for UK homes. Annual energy costs of £726 are approximately £1074 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. With 57m² of space, this is a more compact property compared to the UK average of 87m². At 2.8 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 property68
Average60
+13% better
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vs LUTON

This property68
Average61
+11% better
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vs LU4

This property68
Average59
+15% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 68/100, this property is average and performs better than approximately 45% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 55% nationally

Energy Costs: £77/year more than the LUTON average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

D(68 points)

Potential Rating

C(78 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 19 Dec 2019

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Property Information

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Full Address

53, Morgan Close

LU4 9GL

LUTON

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Property Type

Flat

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 2003-2006

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Floor Area

57.0

4.0 total rooms

4.0 heated

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Tenure

rental (social)

Efficiency Score

68 / 100

Potential: 78

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CO₂ Emissions

2.8 tonnes/year

48 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

285 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

19 Dec 2019

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). The LU4 postcode district contains over 14000 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

£178,000

22 March 2024

Type: Flat

£2,000(-1.1%)

vs previous sale

£180,000

3 May 2017

Type: Flat

+£50,050(+38.5%)

vs previous sale

£129,950

30 March 2015

Type: Flat

Market Insights: This property has sold 3 times since 2015. Value has increased by 37.0% over this period.

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Room heaters, electric

£484.0/yr

Save £198/yr

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Hot Water

£192.0/yr

Save £26/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£50.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)

Good
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Roof

Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation

Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

(another dwelling below)

NO DATA!
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Heating System

Room heaters, electric

Very Poor

Main Fuel

electricity (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

Beechwood Primary School

Primary
📍0.2 miles awayLU4 9RD

Last inspected: Sept 2019

Good

Challney High School for Girls

Secondary
📍0.3 miles awayLU4 9FJ

Last inspected: Jan 2020

Outstanding

Challney High School for Boys

Secondary
📍0.4 miles awayLU4 9TJ
?Not yet rated

Leagrave Primary School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayLU4 9ND

Last inspected: Dec 2018

Outstanding

Norton Road Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayLU3 2NX

Last inspected: Feb 2023

Good

Downside Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayLU4 8EZ

Last inspected: Jan 2019

Good

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayLU3 2NS

Last inspected: Apr 2023

Good

Ferrars Junior School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayLU4 0ES

Last inspected: Nov 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: 491 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:491 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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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.

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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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