What type of property is 29 Folly Lane, LU1 4AQ?

29 Folly Lane, LU1 4AQ is a 4-bedroom detached house.

When did 29 Folly Lane, LU1 4AQ last change hands?

29 Folly Lane, LU1 4AQ last sold for £680,000 in October 2025. Before that, it sold for £515,000 in August 2014, so prices have been rising over 11 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 29 Folly Lane, LU1 4AQ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between August 2014 and October 2025, 29 Folly Lane, LU1 4AQ rose from £515,000 to £680,000, a change of £165,000. That works out to roughly +2.5% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 29 Folly Lane, LU1 4AQ have?

The current EPC rating for 29 Folly Lane, LU1 4AQ is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in November 2023. It has improved from a E recorded in May 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 29 Folly Lane, LU1 4AQ?

29 Folly Lane, LU1 4AQ has a recorded floor area of 279 m² (3,003 sq ft), around 70 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 145% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in LU1 4AQ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 29 Folly Lane, LU1 4AQ heated?

The latest EPC at 29 Folly Lane, LU1 4AQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 29 Folly Lane, LU1 4AQ?

29 Folly Lane, LU1 4AQ is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 29 Folly Lane, LU1 4AQ located?

29 Folly Lane, LU1 4AQ sits in Caddington, Luton, Luton. It falls within the LU1 postcode district.

Is 29 Folly Lane, LU1 4AQ in a safe area?

Police records around 29 Folly Lane, LU1 4AQ 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.

Which schools serve 29 Folly Lane, LU1 4AQ?

The closest primary school to 29 Folly Lane, LU1 4AQ is Caddington Village School (691m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Stockwood Park Academy (1.6km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 29 Folly Lane, LU1 4AQ?

The closest bus stop to 29 Folly Lane, LU1 4AQ is Winchfield, 124m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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29 Folly Lane, Caddington, Luton, LU1 4AQ

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Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

279 m²

3003 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 29 Folly Lane

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

29 Folly Lane is a four-bedroom detached house in Caddington, Luton, Luton (LU1 4AQ). It has a recorded floor area of 279 m² (around 3003 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (November 2023) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in May 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). Other recorded features include a balcony, notable views, a conservatory and outbuildings.

At 279 m² the property is well over the postcode median (114 m² across 12 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Most recent transfer was October 2025 at £680,000 — fresh data. Across 2014–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £773,000 is 13.7% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£226/sq ft) was about 15.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
DrivewayYes
BalconyYes
OutbuildingsYes
Notable viewsYes

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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.

29 Folly Lane's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2023

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

9.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 6 November 2033

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2023from May 2013

EPC improved fromE53toD65

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

23%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 29 Folly Lane, Caddington, Luton, LU1 4AQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

29 Folly Lane has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

7 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 29 Folly Lane was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£773,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.5% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£680,000

Growth on file: 2.5% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

31 October 2025Most recent
£680,000
+32.0%over 11 years
5 August 2014
£515,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU1 4AQ: £520,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in LU1 4AQ

On the street

Versus other Folly Lane homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 29 Folly Lane lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,437

Street avg £3,003

On par

Floor Area

279 m²

Street avg 118 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

9.6 t/year

Street avg 5.9 t/year

Strongly below

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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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

578/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Winchfield — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Caddington Village School. 15 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LU1 4AQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU1 4AQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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