What type of property is 15 17, Flat 7, Chapel Street, LU1 2SE?

15 17, Flat 7, Chapel Street, LU1 2SE is an end-of-terrace house.

How energy efficient is 15 17, Flat 7, Chapel Street, LU1 2SE?

The current EPC rating for 15 17, Flat 7, Chapel Street, LU1 2SE is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in May 2026. It has improved from a F recorded in August 2010 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 15 17, Flat 7, Chapel Street, LU1 2SE?

15 17, Flat 7, Chapel Street, LU1 2SE has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (721 sq ft). That makes it about 22% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in LU1 2SE. Source: EPC Register.

How is 15 17, Flat 7, Chapel Street, LU1 2SE heated?

The latest EPC at 15 17, Flat 7, Chapel Street, LU1 2SE records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Where is 15 17, Flat 7, Chapel Street, LU1 2SE located?

15 17, Flat 7, Chapel Street, LU1 2SE sits in Luton. It falls within the LU1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 15 17, Flat 7, Chapel Street, LU1 2SE?

Police records around 15 17, Flat 7, Chapel Street, LU1 2SE show an average of 578 reported crimes per month over the last 16 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 31% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (15% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 15 17, Flat 7, Chapel Street, LU1 2SE?

The closest primary school to 15 17, Flat 7, Chapel Street, LU1 2SE is Tennyson Road Primary School (758m), one of 25 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Chiltern Academy (1.2km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 15 17, Flat 7, Chapel Street, LU1 2SE?

The closest bus stop to 15 17, Flat 7, Chapel Street, LU1 2SE is Flowers Way, 28m away. The nearest bus option is Luton Station Interchange, 512m away.

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15 17, Flat 7, Chapel Street, Luton, LU1 2SE

Property type

End terrace

Floor 02

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

67 m²

721 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 15 17

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

15 17 is an end-of-terrace house in Luton (LU1 2SE). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 721 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1983-1990. At 67 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 14 units on EPC record in 15 17, where floor areas span 17–87 m². The building's EPC ratings span G to D, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (May 2026) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in August 2010 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good and window efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76). Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 67 m² it's 17.5% larger than the typical home in the postcode (57 m² median across 38 EPCs).

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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.

15 17's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

May 2026

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

0.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 21 May 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2021from Aug 2010

EPC improved fromF30toE39

Hot Water

ImmersionInstantaneous

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Low Energy Lighting

100%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

May 2026from Dec 2021

EPC improved fromE39toD62

Heating Controls

Prog + StatThermostat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

InstantaneousImmersion

Hot water system changed

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting

0%75%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th century2nd Floor FlatEPC DNo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 17, Flat 7, Chapel Street, Luton, LU1 2SE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

15 17 has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

15 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.

15 17 has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£197,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU1 2SE: £190,000 (2025–2018).

Nearby sales in LU1 2SE

On the street

Versus other Chapel Street homes

Four headline reads against 38 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 15 17 runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

62 (D)

Street avg 61 (D)

On par

Floor Area

67 m²

Street avg 61 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

0.8 t/year

Street avg 2.4 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Flowers Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Tennyson Road Primary School. 31 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LU1 2SE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.6dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU1 2SE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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