What type of property is 1 Chequer Street, LU1 3DW?

1 Chequer Street, LU1 3DW is a mid-terrace house.

When did 1 Chequer Street, LU1 3DW last change hands?

1 Chequer Street, LU1 3DW last sold for £183,000 in November 2020, around 6 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Chequer Street, LU1 3DW?

The current EPC rating for 1 Chequer Street, LU1 3DW is D with a score of 55 out of 100, lodged in August 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Chequer Street, LU1 3DW?

1 Chequer Street, LU1 3DW has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (667 sq ft). That makes it about 51% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in LU1 3DW. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Chequer Street, LU1 3DW heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Chequer Street, LU1 3DW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Chequer Street, LU1 3DW?

1 Chequer Street, LU1 3DW 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 1 Chequer Street, LU1 3DW located?

1 Chequer Street, LU1 3DW sits in Luton. It falls within the LU1 postcode district.

Is 1 Chequer Street, LU1 3DW in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Chequer Street, LU1 3DW 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 1 Chequer Street, LU1 3DW?

The closest primary school to 1 Chequer Street, LU1 3DW is The Linden Academy (500m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Chiltern Academy (599m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Chequer Street, LU1 3DW?

The closest bus stop to 1 Chequer Street, LU1 3DW is Bailey Street, 84m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Chequer Street, Luton, LU1 3DW

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

62 m²

667 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 55

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 1 Chequer Street

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

1 Chequer Street is a mid-terrace house in Luton (LU1 3DW). It has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (around 667 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (August 2020) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump.

At 62 m² the property is well over the postcode median (41 m² across 39 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 77% of similar EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £219,000 is 19.7% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£274/sq ft) was about 101.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold November 2020 for £183,000.

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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.

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

EPC Rating

D55

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Chequer Street, Luton, LU1 3DW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Chequer Street has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

26 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.

Latest sale on 1 Chequer Street was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£219,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2020)

£183,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

20 November 2020Most recent
£183,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU1 3DW: £135,000 (2015–2006).

Nearby sales in LU1 3DW

On the street

Versus other Chequer Street homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 1 Chequer Street runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,952

Street avg £1,803

Strongly above

Floor Area

62 m²

Street avg 66 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.2 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

Bailey Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

The Linden Academy. 28 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 3DW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU1 3DW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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