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

3 sales on record1 planning record
Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
6
From EPC
Floor area
91 m²
980 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 26 Markyate Road

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

26 Markyate Road is a detached house in Slip End, Luton, Luton (LU1 4BX). It has a recorded floor area of 91 m² (around 980 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (March 2024) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in February 2009 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

It hasn't traded since September 2001, a hold of 25 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1997–2001, sale prices on this property compounded at 24.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £451,000 sits 165.4% above the 2001 sale of £169,950. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£174/sq ft) was about 32.8% below the postcode norm. One planning record on file: an extension refused in 2008.

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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Mar 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.2 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2024from Feb 2009
EPC improved fromF23toC71
Hot Water
ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
10%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Mid 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 26 Markyate Road, Slip End, Luton, LU1 4BX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records include a two-storey side extension at 26 Markyate Road.

1 application on record at 26 Markyate Road, Slip End, Luton, LU1 4BX

1decisions1extensions7nearby
  1. Apr 2008
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Two storey · Side of property

    Erection of two storey side extension

    Reference
    SB/08/00212
    Full record in report

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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.

26 Markyate Road has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£451,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 24.9% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2001)

£169,950

Growth on file: 24.9% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 13 September 2001Most recent

    £169,950

    +34.9%over 4 years

  2. 9 July 1997

    £126,000

    +103.2%

  3. 28 February 1997

    £62,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU1 4BX: £426,000 (2025–2023).

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 years held, 26 Markyate Road stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,868

Street avg £3,491

Strongly below

Floor Area

91 m²

Street avg 102 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 4.6 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 26 Markyate Road

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

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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
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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1 Adstone Road, Caddington

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1 Fairgreen Road, Caddington

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2 bed1 bath
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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

0.2 km

Claydown Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Slip End Village School. 11 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 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
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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