What kind of home is 9 Arthur Street, LU1 3SF?

9 Arthur Street, LU1 3SF is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 9 Arthur Street, LU1 3SF?

9 Arthur Street, LU1 3SF last sold for £177,500 in November 2018, around 8 years ago. Before that, it sold for £84,000 in January 2003, so prices have been rising over 16 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 9 Arthur Street, LU1 3SF?

Across 2 sales between January 2003 and November 2018, 9 Arthur Street, LU1 3SF rose from £84,000 to £177,500, a change of £93,500. That works out to roughly +4.8% per year compounded over 16 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 9 Arthur Street, LU1 3SF?

The current EPC rating for 9 Arthur Street, LU1 3SF is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in April 2026. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 9 Arthur Street, LU1 3SF?

9 Arthur Street, LU1 3SF has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (603 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 9 Arthur Street, LU1 3SF use?

The latest EPC at 9 Arthur Street, LU1 3SF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 9 Arthur Street, LU1 3SF?

9 Arthur Street, LU1 3SF 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 9 Arthur Street, LU1 3SF in?

9 Arthur Street, LU1 3SF sits in Luton. It falls within the LU1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 9 Arthur Street, LU1 3SF?

Police records around 9 Arthur Street, LU1 3SF show an average of 578 reported crimes per month over the last 16 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 31% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (15% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 9 Arthur Street, LU1 3SF?

The closest primary school to 9 Arthur Street, LU1 3SF is Tennyson Road Primary School (276m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Chiltern Academy (1.0km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 9 Arthur Street, LU1 3SF?

The closest bus stop to 9 Arthur Street, LU1 3SF is Holly Street, 178m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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9 Arthur Street, Luton, LU1 3SF

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

56 m²

603 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 9 Arthur Street

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

9 Arthur Street is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Luton (LU1 3SF). It has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (around 603 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since June 2014. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Across 2003–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £231,000 is 30.1% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£294/sq ft) was about 54.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold November 2018 for £177,500.

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

Outside

Private gardenYes

Building

Central heatingYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2026

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 7 April 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2026from Jun 2014

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

63%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 9 Arthur Street, Luton, LU1 3SF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

9 Arthur 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 at least doubled since 2003.

Current estimate

£231,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.8% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£177,500

Growth on file: 4.8% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

9 November 2018Most recent
£177,500
+111.3%over 15 years
10 January 2003
£84,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU1 3SF: £185,000 (2026–2019).

Nearby sales in LU1 3SF

On the street

Versus other Arthur Street homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

9 Arthur Street outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,170

Street avg £2,959

Above

Floor Area

56 m²

Street avg 64 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

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Comparables

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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

Crime

578/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Holly Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Tennyson Road Primary School. 24 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LU1 3SF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU1 3SF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

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70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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