10b, Chequer Street, Luton, LU1 3DW
About 10b
10b is a mid-terrace house in Luton (LU1 3DW). It has a recorded floor area of 17 m² (around 183 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (July 2022) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (September 2010); the latest reading is 2 bands lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74). Main heating runs on electricity. At 17 m² this is the 4th smallest of 40 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 14–128 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to B across 40 units on file.
At 17 m² it sits well below the postcode median (41 m² across 39 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 79% of similar EPCs).
Energy performance
10b's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 21 July 2032
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating system changed
Changed to a more efficient fuel source
Hot water system changed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has no mains gas supply and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £820 · Includes VAT
Planning history
10b 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.
Sales history & valuation
10b has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£150,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
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 3DW: £142,000 (2020–2007).
Versus other Chequer Street homes
On epc rating, 10b runs well behind the street norm.
EPC Rating
67 (D)
Street avg 73 (C)
Floor Area
17 m²
Street avg 39 m²
CO₂ Emissions
1.3 t/year
Street avg 1.6 t/year
Habitable Rooms
1 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
578/mo
Falling 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.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
54.0dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
44.2dB







