What kind of home is 13 Chequer Street, LU1 3DW?

13 Chequer Street, LU1 3DW is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 13 Chequer Street, LU1 3DW last change hands?

13 Chequer Street, LU1 3DW last sold for £147,000 in May 2015, around 11 years ago. Before that, it sold for £41,000 in November 1996, so prices have been rising over 18 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 13 Chequer Street, LU1 3DW?

Across 2 sales between November 1996 and May 2015, 13 Chequer Street, LU1 3DW rose from £41,000 to £147,000, a change of £106,000. That works out to roughly +7.2% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 13 Chequer Street, LU1 3DW?

The current EPC rating for 13 Chequer Street, LU1 3DW is E with a score of 49 out of 100, lodged in October 2019. It has improved from a F recorded in September 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 13 Chequer Street, LU1 3DW?

13 Chequer Street, LU1 3DW has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (764 sq ft), around 36 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 73% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in LU1 3DW. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 13 Chequer Street, LU1 3DW use?

The latest EPC at 13 Chequer Street, LU1 3DW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 13 Chequer Street, LU1 3DW?

13 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.

Which area is 13 Chequer Street, LU1 3DW in?

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

Is 13 Chequer Street, LU1 3DW in a safe area?

Police records around 13 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.

What schools are near 13 Chequer Street, LU1 3DW?

The closest primary school to 13 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 13 Chequer Street, LU1 3DW?

The closest bus stop to 13 Chequer Street, LU1 3DW is Bailey Street, 84m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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13 Chequer Street, Luton, LU1 3DW

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

71 m²

764 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 49

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 13 Chequer Street

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

13 Chequer Street is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Luton (LU1 3DW). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (October 2019) shows an E (score 49), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in September 2010 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 3-band jump.

At 71 m² the property is well over the postcode median (41 m² across 39 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. Across 1996–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £233,000 sits 58.5% above the 2015 sale of £147,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£192/sq ft) was about 41.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 11 years ago, in May 2015.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Building

Heating systemGas
RefurbishedYes

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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.

13 Chequer Street sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Oct 2019

EPC Rating

E49

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2013from Sept 2010

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Oct 2019from Jul 2013

EPC improved fromF38toE49

Heating Controls

FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Roof insulation improved

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Victorian-eraEnd-Terrace HouseEPC EPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 13 Chequer Street, Luton, LU1 3DW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

13 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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1996.

Current estimate

£233,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.2% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£147,000

Growth on file: 7.2% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

6 May 2015Most recent
£147,000
+258.5%over 18 years
8 November 1996
£41,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU1 3DW: £135,000 (2020–2006).

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.

13 Chequer Street is notably below the street on co₂ emissions.

Price per m²

£2,070

Street avg £1,929

Above

Floor Area

71 m²

Street avg 65 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

5.2 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

Strongly below

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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

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FAQ

Common questions

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