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7 DAWLISH ROAD, LUTON

LU4 9SD

LUTON

Current

B

88

Potential

A

96

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced house is located in LUTON, LU4 9SD. The property offers 86mยฒ (926 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 5 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. With an EPC rating of B (88/100), this property is highly energy efficient, placing it in the top tier of UK homes. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a A rating (96/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The walls feature cavity wall insulation for improved thermal efficiency. 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 ยฃ768, comprising ยฃ595 for heating, ยฃ104 for hot water, and ยฃ69 for lighting. The property produces 1.6 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is very low for a UK home. The property last sold in June 2021 for ยฃ290,000.

How Does 7 DAWLISH ROAD Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 88/100, this LUTON property is excellent, ranking in the top 15% nationally. Annual energy costs of ยฃ768 are approximately ยฃ1032 below the UK average of ยฃ1800, representing significant savings. CO2 emissions of 1.6 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 LU4 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property88
Average60
+47% better
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vs LUTON

This property88
Average61
+44% better
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vs LU4

This property88
Average59
+49% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 88/100, this property is excellent and performs better than approximately 85% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 15% nationally

Energy Costs: ยฃ119/year more than the LUTON average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

B(88 points)

Potential Rating

A(96 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 5 Feb 2021

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Property Information

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Full Address

7 DAWLISH ROAD

LUTON

LU4 9SD

LUTON

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Property Type

House

End-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1967-1975

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Floor Area

86.0 mยฒ

5.0 total rooms

5.0 heated

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Tenure

Rented (private)

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Efficiency Score

88 / 100

Potential: 96

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

1.6 tonnes/year

18 kg/mยฒ

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Energy Consumption

99 kWh/mยฒ/year

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Last Inspected

5 Feb 2021

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). This property performs better than most homes in the area. The LU4 postcode district contains over 14000 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

ยฃ290,000

25 June 2021

Type: Terraced

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

ยฃ595.0/yr

Save ยฃ158/yr

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Hot Water

ยฃ104.0/yr

Save ยฃ32/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

ยฃ69.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Poor
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Roof

Pitched, 270 mm loft insulation

Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good
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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

Beechwood Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.4 miles awayโ€ขLU4 9RD

Last inspected: Sept 2019

โœ“Good

Norton Road Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.4 miles awayโ€ขLU3 2NX

Last inspected: Feb 2023

โœ“Good

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขLU3 2NS

Last inspected: Apr 2023

โœ“Good

Downside Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขLU4 8EZ

Last inspected: Jan 2019

โœ“Good

Maidenhall Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.6 miles awayโ€ขLU4 8LD

Last inspected: Dec 2021

โœ“Good

Challney High School for Boys

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.7 miles awayโ€ขLU4 9TJ
?Not yet rated

Challney High School for Girls

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.7 miles awayโ€ขLU4 9FJ

Last inspected: Jan 2020

โญOutstanding

Denbigh Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.7 miles awayโ€ขLU3 1NS

Last inspected: Nov 2018

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

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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 Crime309 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

129 incidents (42%)

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Anti-social behaviour

50 incidents (16%)

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Criminal damage

26 incidents (8%)

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Vehicle crime

22 incidents (7%)

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Drugs

19 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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