What type of property is 4 Summer Street, LU1 4BN?

4 Summer Street, LU1 4BN is a semi-detached house.

When did 4 Summer Street, LU1 4BN last change hands?

4 Summer Street, LU1 4BN last sold for £670,000 in July 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £157,500 in May 1998. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 4 Summer Street, LU1 4BN appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between May 1998 and July 2023, 4 Summer Street, LU1 4BN rose from £157,500 to £670,000, a change of £512,500. That works out to roughly +5.9% per year compounded over 25 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 4 Summer Street, LU1 4BN have?

The current EPC rating for 4 Summer Street, LU1 4BN is C with a score of 78 out of 100, lodged in May 2022. It has improved from a D recorded in June 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4 Summer Street, LU1 4BN?

4 Summer Street, LU1 4BN has a recorded floor area of 236 m² (2,540 sq ft). That makes it about 184% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in LU1 4BN. Source: EPC Register.

How is 4 Summer Street, LU1 4BN heated?

The latest EPC at 4 Summer Street, LU1 4BN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 4 Summer Street, LU1 4BN?

4 Summer Street, LU1 4BN is in council tax band E.

Where is 4 Summer Street, LU1 4BN located?

4 Summer Street, LU1 4BN sits in Slip End, Luton, Luton. It falls within the LU1 postcode district.

What is crime like near 4 Summer Street, LU1 4BN?

Police records around 4 Summer Street, LU1 4BN 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 4 Summer Street, LU1 4BN?

The closest primary school to 4 Summer Street, LU1 4BN is Slip End Village School (380m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Stockwood Park Academy (1.7km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 4 Summer Street, LU1 4BN?

The closest bus stop to 4 Summer Street, LU1 4BN is Old School Walk, 134m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4 Summer Street, Slip End, Luton, LU1 4BN

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

236 m²

2540 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 78

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 4 Summer Street

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

4 Summer Street is a semi-detached house in Slip End, Luton, Luton (LU1 4BN). It has a recorded floor area of 236 m² (around 2540 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (May 2022) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in June 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81).

At 236 m² the property is well over the postcode median (80 m² across 37 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 78% of similar EPCs). Across 1998–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £755,000 is 12.7% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£264/sq ft) was about 18.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: July 2023 at £670,000.

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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)

May 2022

EPC Rating

C78

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 23 May 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2022from Jun 2012

EPC improved fromD56toC78

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

77%45%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has been extended more than once, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Summer Street, Slip End, Luton, LU1 4BN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Summer Street 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 4 Summer Street was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£755,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.9% per year over 25 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£670,000

Growth on file: 5.9% per year over 25 years.

Sales timeline

17 July 2023Most recent
£670,000
+9471.4%over 3 years
14 August 2019
£7,000
-95.6%over 21 years
7 May 1998
£157,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU1 4BN: £413,750 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in LU1 4BN

On the street

Versus other Summer Street homes

Four headline reads against 37 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 4 Summer Street stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,839

Street avg £3,296

Below

Floor Area

236 m²

Street avg 80 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

10 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.1 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

Strongly below

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Similar properties nearby

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.

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Crime

578/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Old School Walk — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Slip End Village School. 12 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.5dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU1 4BN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

51.7dB

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FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 4 Summer Street, Slip End, Luton, LU1 4BN. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.