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20 Markyate Road, Slip End, Luton, LU1 4BX

Extendable4 sales on record2 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
116 m²
1249 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 60
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 20 Markyate Road

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

20 Markyate Road is a four-bedroom detached house in Slip End, Luton, Luton (LU1 4BX). It has a recorded floor area of 116 m² (around 1249 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (July 2013) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in June 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Very Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79). The latest certificate is from July 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include outbuildings. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

Last sale on file: £470,000 in July 2023. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 116 m² it's 28.9% larger than the typical home in the postcode (90 m² median across 27 EPCs). Across 1999–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.9% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£376/sq ft) was about 52.1% 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
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • DrivewayYes
  • OutbuildingsYes

Building

  • Extension potentialPossible
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

20 Markyate Road'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 30 Jul 2023

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jul 2013

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D60
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
5.1 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2013from Jun 2013
EPC improved fromE41toD60
Heating Controls
FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC DPermanent outbuildings

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Markyate Road, Slip End, Luton, LU1 4BX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 20 Markyate Road, Slip End, Luton, LU1 4BX

2decisions2extensions9documents7nearby
  1. Oct 2016
    Loft ConversionOutline
    Outcome in report

    Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: side dormer.

    Reference
    CB/16/04073/LDCP
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision

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  • The 9 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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 Markyate Road has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1999.

Current estimate

£484,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.9% per year over 24 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£470,000

Growth on file: 4.9% per year over 24 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 11 July 2023Most recent

    £470,000

    +20.5%over 4 years
  2. 1 March 2019

    £390,000

    +20.0%over 3 years
  3. 27 August 2015

    £325,000

    +121.1%over 16 years
  4. 8 June 1999

    £147,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU1 4BX: £400,000 (2025–2021).

On the street

Versus other Markyate Road homes

Four headline reads against 27 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On habitable rooms, 20 Markyate Road stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,052

Street avg £3,354

Above

Floor Area

116 m²

Street avg 101 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.1 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 20 Markyate Road

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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.

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

0.2 km

Claydown Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Slip End Village School. 11 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 4BX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for LU1 4BX

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.0dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for LU1 4BX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.8dB

Low
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 20 Markyate Road, Slip End, Luton, LU1 4BX. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.