What type of property is 4 Ivy Road, LU1 1DN?

4 Ivy Road, LU1 1DN is a mid-terrace house.

When did 4 Ivy Road, LU1 1DN last change hands?

4 Ivy Road, LU1 1DN last sold for £40,000 in March 2000, around 26 years ago. Before that, it sold for £30,000 in October 1995, so prices have been rising over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 4 Ivy Road, LU1 1DN?

Across 2 sales between October 1995 and March 2000, 4 Ivy Road, LU1 1DN rose from £30,000 to £40,000, a change of £10,000. That works out to roughly +6.7% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 4 Ivy Road, LU1 1DN have?

The current EPC rating for 4 Ivy Road, LU1 1DN is E with a score of 54 out of 100, lodged in November 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4 Ivy Road, LU1 1DN?

4 Ivy Road, LU1 1DN has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (764 sq ft). That makes it about 9% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in LU1 1DN. Source: EPC Register.

How is 4 Ivy Road, LU1 1DN heated?

The latest EPC at 4 Ivy Road, LU1 1DN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 4 Ivy Road, LU1 1DN?

4 Ivy Road, LU1 1DN is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 4 Ivy Road, LU1 1DN located?

4 Ivy Road, LU1 1DN sits in Luton. It falls within the LU1 postcode district.

What is crime like near 4 Ivy Road, LU1 1DN?

Police records around 4 Ivy Road, LU1 1DN show an average of 9 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 37% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (196% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 4 Ivy Road, LU1 1DN?

The closest primary school to 4 Ivy Road, LU1 1DN is Beech Hill Community Primary School (260m), one of 29 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Denbigh High School (791m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 4 Ivy Road, LU1 1DN?

The closest bus stop to 4 Ivy Road, LU1 1DN is Kenilworth Road, 134m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4 Ivy Road, Luton, LU1 1DN

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

71 m²

764 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 54

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 4 Ivy Road

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

4 Ivy Road is a mid-terrace house in Luton (LU1 1DN). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (November 2015) shows an E (score 54), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 80), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from November 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

It hasn't traded since March 2000, a hold of 26 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1995–2000, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £221,000 sits 452.5% above the 2000 sale of £40,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£52/sq ft) was about 53.9% below the postcode norm.

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 14 Nov 2025

EPC Rating

E54

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC EPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Ivy Road, Luton, LU1 1DN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Ivy Road has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

22 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

4 Ivy Road's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (1995).

Current estimate

£221,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.7% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2000)

£40,000

Growth on file: 6.7% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

3 March 2000Most recent
£40,000
+33.3%over 4 years
5 October 1995
£30,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU1 1DN: £215,000 (2025–2018).

Nearby sales in LU1 1DN

On the street

Versus other Ivy Road homes

Four headline reads against 26 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 4 Ivy Road runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£563

Street avg £1,667

Below

Floor Area

71 m²

Street avg 82 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.6 t/year

Street avg 4.6 t/year

On par

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Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Luton district page.

Full Luton report

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

9/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Kenilworth Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Beech Hill Community Primary School. 37 schools nearby.

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LU1 1DN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU1 1DN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.9dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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