What kind of home is 5 New Street, LU1 4BW?

5 New Street, LU1 4BW is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 5 New Street, LU1 4BW last change hands?

5 New Street, LU1 4BW last sold for £216,000 in July 2010, around 16 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £72,500 in November 1995. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 5 New Street, LU1 4BW?

Across 3 sales between November 1995 and July 2010, 5 New Street, LU1 4BW rose from £72,500 to £216,000, a change of £143,500. That works out to roughly +7.7% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 New Street, LU1 4BW?

The current EPC rating for 5 New Street, LU1 4BW is E with a score of 49 out of 100, lodged in March 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a D. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 New Street, LU1 4BW?

5 New Street, LU1 4BW has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (851 sq ft), around 40 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 New Street, LU1 4BW use?

The latest EPC at 5 New Street, LU1 4BW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 New Street, LU1 4BW?

5 New Street, LU1 4BW is in council tax band D.

Which area is 5 New Street, LU1 4BW in?

5 New Street, LU1 4BW sits in Slip End, Luton, Luton. It falls within the LU1 postcode district.

Is 5 New Street, LU1 4BW in a safe area?

Police records around 5 New Street, LU1 4BW 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 5 New Street, LU1 4BW?

The closest primary school to 5 New Street, LU1 4BW is Slip End Village School (388m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Stockwood Park Academy (1.8km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 5 New Street, LU1 4BW?

The closest bus stop to 5 New Street, LU1 4BW is Old School Walk, 72m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 New Street, Slip End, Luton, LU1 4BW

3 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

79 m²

851 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 49

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 New Street

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

5 New Street is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Slip End, Luton, Luton (LU1 4BW). It has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (around 851 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (March 2010) shows an E (score 49), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since November 2008. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Very Poor to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 63). The latest certificate is from March 2010, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include attached land beyond the plot.

Held since July 2010 — that's 16 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 1995–2010, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £350,000 sits 62% above the 2010 sale of £216,000.

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
EnsuiteYes

Outside

LandYes

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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.

5 New Street's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 16 Mar 2020

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2010

EPC Rating

E49

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

5.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2010from Nov 2008

Windows

Very PoorPoor

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

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Victorian-eraEnd-Terrace HouseEPC EPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 New Street, Slip End, Luton, LU1 4BW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 New 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1995.

Current estimate

£350,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.7% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2010)

£216,000

Growth on file: 7.7% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

20 July 2010Most recent
£216,000
+120.4%over 11 years
8 July 1999
£98,000
+35.2%over 3 years
30 November 1995
£72,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU1 4BW: £309,500 (2025–2008).

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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

0.4 km

Slip End Village School. 12 schools nearby.

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.9dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU1 4BW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

52.2dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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