What kind of home is 40 Front Street, LU1 4BS?

40 Front Street, LU1 4BS is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, which has been extended.

What was the last sold price for 40 Front Street, LU1 4BS?

40 Front Street, LU1 4BS last sold for £362,000 in June 2017, around 9 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £150,000 in September 2009. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 40 Front Street, LU1 4BS appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between September 2009 and June 2017, 40 Front Street, LU1 4BS rose from £150,000 to £362,000, a change of £212,000. That works out to roughly +12% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 40 Front Street, LU1 4BS?

The current EPC rating for 40 Front Street, LU1 4BS is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in January 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 40 Front Street, LU1 4BS?

40 Front Street, LU1 4BS has a recorded floor area of 93 m² (1,001 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 40 Front Street, LU1 4BS use?

The latest EPC at 40 Front Street, LU1 4BS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 40 Front Street, LU1 4BS have?

The most recent planning decision at 40 Front Street, LU1 4BS was a refusal for new build (ref. CB/22/03585/FULL) in November 2022. Earlier filings include 1 approved application on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 40 Front Street, LU1 4BS?

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

Which area is 40 Front Street, LU1 4BS in?

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

Is 40 Front Street, LU1 4BS in a safe area?

Police records around 40 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 40 Front Street, LU1 4BS?

The closest primary school to 40 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).

How well connected is 40 Front Street, LU1 4BS?

The closest bus stop to 40 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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40 Front Street, Slip End, Luton, LU1 4BS

3 sales on record3 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

93 m²

1001 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 40 Front Street

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

40 Front Street is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Slip End, Luton, Luton (LU1 4BS). It has a recorded floor area of 93 m² (around 1001 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (January 2024) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since May 2009. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

Across 2009–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 12% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £433,000 is 19.6% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£362/sq ft) was about 57.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 9 years ago, in June 2017. 3 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 2 refused.

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

Bedrooms3
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

Building

Previously extendedYes
RefurbishedYes

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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 3)

Jan 2024

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2011from May 2009

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

Partial DoubleMostly Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation

Uninsulated SolidInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Jan 2024from Oct 2011

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

14%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 40 Front Street, Slip End, Luton, LU1 4BS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at 40 Front Street was refused — worth checking the council file.

3 applications on record at 40 Front Street, Slip End, Luton, LU1 4BS

3decisions35documents7nearby

Mar 2016
RenovationFull
Outcome in report
Drop Kerb The house already has a paved front with space for two cars. Both vehicles are included on my daughters disability registration.
Reference
CB/15/04383/FULL
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More recent applications — locked
New BuildNov 2022Decision
New BuildMay 2022Decision

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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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2009.

Current estimate

£433,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 12.0% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£362,000

Growth on file: 12.0% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

21 June 2017Most recent
£362,000
+47.8%over 5 years
15 March 2012
£245,000
+63.3%over 2 years
22 September 2009
£150,000

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.

Price per m²

£3,892

Street avg £3,669

On par

Floor Area

93 m²

Street avg 95 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

On par

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Comparables

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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

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

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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