What kind of home is 20 Front Street, LU1 4BS?

20 Front Street, LU1 4BS is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 20 Front Street, LU1 4BS last change hands?

20 Front Street, LU1 4BS last sold for £485,000 in September 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £297,500 in October 2018, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 20 Front Street, LU1 4BS?

Across 2 sales between October 2018 and September 2023, 20 Front Street, LU1 4BS rose from £297,500 to £485,000, a change of £187,500. That works out to roughly +10.5% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 20 Front Street, LU1 4BS?

The current EPC rating for 20 Front Street, LU1 4BS is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in July 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 20 Front Street, LU1 4BS?

20 Front Street, LU1 4BS has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (861 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 12% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in LU1 4BS. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 20 Front Street, LU1 4BS use?

The latest EPC at 20 Front Street, LU1 4BS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 20 Front Street, LU1 4BS?

20 Front Street, LU1 4BS is in council tax band D.

Which area is 20 Front Street, LU1 4BS in?

20 Front Street, LU1 4BS sits in Slip End, Luton, Luton. It falls within the LU1 postcode district.

Is 20 Front Street, LU1 4BS in a safe area?

Police records around 20 Front Street, LU1 4BS 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 20 Front Street, LU1 4BS?

The closest primary school to 20 Front Street, LU1 4BS is Slip End Village School (271m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Stockwood Park Academy (1.8km).

What is the nearest station to 20 Front Street, LU1 4BS?

The closest bus stop to 20 Front Street, LU1 4BS is Old School Walk, 63m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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20 Front Street, Slip End, Luton, LU1 4BS

2 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

80 m²

861 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band D

Overview

About 20 Front Street

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

20 Front Street is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Slip End, Luton, Luton (LU1 4BS). It has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (around 861 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (July 2018) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78).

Across 2018–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 10.5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£563/sq ft) was about 146.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused. Sold September 2023 for £485,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
DrivewayYes

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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.

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.4 t/year

Occupancy

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Front Street, Slip End, Luton, LU1 4BS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 Front Street has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.

2 applications on record at 20 Front Street, Slip End, Luton, LU1 4BS

2decisions2extensions14documents7nearby

Sept 2019
ExtensionOutline
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Prior Notification of Householder Extension: Single storey rear extension 4m beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling,maximum height of 3.6m & 3m to the eaves.
Documents
8 docs on file
Reference
CB/19/02322/GPDE
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ExtensionMay 2020Decision

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

20 Front Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£477,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 10.5% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£485,000

Growth on file: 10.5% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

6 September 2023Most recent
£485,000
+63.0%over 4 years
11 October 2018
£297,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU1 4BS: £420,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in LU1 4BS

On the street

Versus other Front Street homes

Four headline reads against 30 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 20 Front Street stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£6,063

Street avg £3,579

Strongly above

Floor Area

80 m²

Street avg 95 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.4 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

On par

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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

Old School Walk — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Slip End Village School. 11 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.5dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU1 4BS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

49.8dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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