Skip to content

15 17, Flat 8, Chapel Street, Luton, LU1 2SE

Property type
End terrace
Floor 06
Habitable rooms
4
From EPC
Floor area
61 m²
657 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 74
Tenure
Private Rental
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 61 m² (around 657 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1983-1990. At 61 m² this is the 4th smallest of 14 units on EPC record in 15 17, where floor areas span 17–81 m². The building's EPC ratings span G to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (April 2021) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in August 2010 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). Main heating runs on electricity.

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 15 17

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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 3)
Apr 2021

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C74
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.3 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2013from Aug 2010
EPC improved fromF30toE50
Heating System
Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel
ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Hot Water
ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
100%27%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Apr 2021from Apr 2013
EPC improved fromE50toC74
Heating System
Gas BoilerRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel
GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls
ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main SystemImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system changed

Windows
SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Wall Insulation
Uninsulated SolidInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting
27%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryMid Floor FlatEPC CNo mains gas

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

From £820 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 17, Flat 8, Chapel Street, Luton, LU1 2SE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

15 17 has no planning applications on record.

16

But the area is active

16 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

£176,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

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 (2024–2018).

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.

Habitable Rooms for 15 17 runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

74 (C)

Street avg 61 (D)

Above

Floor Area

61 m²

Street avg 58 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 15 17

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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.

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

9/mo

Rising 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.

Go deeper on the local area

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 2SE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for LU1 2SE

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
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 15 17, Flat 8, Chapel Street, Luton, LU1 2SE. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.