What type of property is 7 Chequer Street, LU1 3DW?

7 Chequer Street, LU1 3DW is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 7 Chequer Street, LU1 3DW?

7 Chequer Street, LU1 3DW last sold for £133,000 in July 2014, around 12 years ago. Before that, it sold for £37,000 in April 1997, so prices have been rising over 17 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 7 Chequer Street, LU1 3DW changed over time?

Across 2 sales between April 1997 and July 2014, 7 Chequer Street, LU1 3DW rose from £37,000 to £133,000, a change of £96,000. That works out to roughly +7.7% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 7 Chequer Street, LU1 3DW?

The current EPC rating for 7 Chequer Street, LU1 3DW is D with a score of 56 out of 100, lodged in June 2019. It has dropped from a C recorded in March 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 7 Chequer Street, LU1 3DW?

7 Chequer Street, LU1 3DW has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (710 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 61% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in LU1 3DW. Source: EPC Register.

How is 7 Chequer Street, LU1 3DW heated?

The latest EPC at 7 Chequer Street, LU1 3DW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 7 Chequer Street, LU1 3DW?

7 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 7 Chequer Street, LU1 3DW located?

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

Is 7 Chequer Street, LU1 3DW in a safe area?

Police records around 7 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 7 Chequer Street, LU1 3DW?

The closest primary school to 7 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.

How well connected is 7 Chequer Street, LU1 3DW?

The closest bus stop to 7 Chequer Street, LU1 3DW is Bailey Street, 84m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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7 Chequer Street, Luton, LU1 3DW

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

66 m²

710 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 56

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 7 Chequer Street

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

7 Chequer Street is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Luton (LU1 3DW). It has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (around 710 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2019) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. Earlier certificates rated it C (March 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76).

At 66 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). Across 1997–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £222,000 sits 66.9% above the 2014 sale of £133,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£187/sq ft) was about 37.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in July 2014, so it's been off the market for around 12 years.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2019

EPC Rating

D56

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2019from Mar 2009

EPC improved fromC69toD56

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

25%80%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Chequer Street, Luton, LU1 3DW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 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.

7 Chequer Street has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£222,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.7% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£133,000

Growth on file: 7.7% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

10 July 2014Most recent
£133,000
+259.5%over 17 years
3 April 1997
£37,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU1 3DW: £142,000 (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.

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

Price per m²

£2,015

Street avg £1,937

On par

Floor Area

66 m²

Street avg 66 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.2 t/year

Street avg 3.7 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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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

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FAQ

Common questions

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