What kind of home is 4 Francis Street, LU1 1HP?

4 Francis Street, LU1 1HP is a mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 4 Francis Street, LU1 1HP?

4 Francis Street, LU1 1HP last sold for £260,000 in December 2020, around 5 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £40,000 in July 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 4 Francis Street, LU1 1HP appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between July 1997 and December 2020, 4 Francis Street, LU1 1HP rose from £40,000 to £260,000, a change of £220,000. That works out to roughly +8.3% per year compounded over 23 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 4 Francis Street, LU1 1HP?

The current EPC rating for 4 Francis Street, LU1 1HP is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in November 2022. It has improved from a E recorded in March 2011 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 4 Francis Street, LU1 1HP?

4 Francis Street, LU1 1HP has a recorded floor area of 91 m² (980 sq ft). That makes it about 112% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in LU1 1HP. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 4 Francis Street, LU1 1HP use?

The latest EPC at 4 Francis Street, LU1 1HP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 4 Francis Street, LU1 1HP?

4 Francis Street, LU1 1HP has 1 planning record on file (1 refused), most recent in May 2021. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 4 Francis Street, LU1 1HP?

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

Which area is 4 Francis Street, LU1 1HP in?

4 Francis Street, LU1 1HP sits in Luton. It falls within the LU1 postcode district.

What is crime like near 4 Francis Street, LU1 1HP?

Police records around 4 Francis Street, LU1 1HP 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.

What schools are near 4 Francis Street, LU1 1HP?

The closest primary school to 4 Francis Street, LU1 1HP is Dallow Primary School (434m), one of 29 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Denbigh High School (810m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 4 Francis Street, LU1 1HP?

The closest bus stop to 4 Francis Street, LU1 1HP is Sainsburys, 173m away. The nearest bus option is Luton Station Interchange, 542m away.

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4 Francis Street, Luton, LU1 1HP

3 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

91 m²

980 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 4 Francis Street

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

4 Francis Street is a mid-terrace house in Luton (LU1 1HP). It has a recorded floor area of 91 m² (around 980 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (November 2022) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in March 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89).

At 91 m² the property is well over the postcode median (46 m² across 29 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 1997–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£265/sq ft) was about 190.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. One planning record on file: change of use to residential refused in 2021. Sold December 2020 for £260,000.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2022

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2022from Mar 2011

EPC improved fromE46toC69

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting

25%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Francis Street, Luton, LU1 1HP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 4 Francis Street, Luton, LU1 1HP

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Flagged:Change of use

May 2021
Change of UseAmendment
Outcome in report
Change of use from residential C3 to C2 independent persons
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
20/00430/COU
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Price for 4 Francis Street has grown more than fourfold since the 1997 starting point.

Current estimate

£248,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.3% per year over 23 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£260,000

Growth on file: 8.3% per year over 23 years.

Sales timeline

10 December 2020Most recent
£260,000
+62.5%over 5 years
8 October 2015
£160,000
+300.0%over 18 years
3 July 1997
£40,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU1 1HP: £192,000 (2025–2015).

Nearby sales in LU1 1HP

On the street

Versus other Francis Street homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 4 Francis Street stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,857

Street avg £915

Strongly above

Floor Area

91 m²

Street avg 109 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 5.3 t/year

Strongly above

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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

0.2 km

Sainsburys — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Dallow Primary School. 36 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.1dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU1 1HP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.2dB

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Common questions

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