What type of property is 8 Old School Walk, LU1 4DY?

8 Old School Walk, LU1 4DY is an end-of-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 8 Old School Walk, LU1 4DY?

8 Old School Walk, LU1 4DY last sold for £170,000 in September 2015, around 11 years ago. Before that, it sold for £71,000 in July 2000, so prices have been rising over 15 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8 Old School Walk, LU1 4DY appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between July 2000 and September 2015, 8 Old School Walk, LU1 4DY rose from £71,000 to £170,000, a change of £99,000. That works out to roughly +5.9% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8 Old School Walk, LU1 4DY?

The current EPC rating for 8 Old School Walk, LU1 4DY is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in June 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in July 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Old School Walk, LU1 4DY?

8 Old School Walk, LU1 4DY has a recorded floor area of 36 m² (388 sq ft). That makes it about 38% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in LU1 4DY. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Old School Walk, LU1 4DY heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Old School Walk, LU1 4DY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Old School Walk, LU1 4DY?

8 Old School Walk, LU1 4DY is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 8 Old School Walk, LU1 4DY located?

8 Old School Walk, LU1 4DY sits in Slip End, Luton, Luton. It falls within the LU1 postcode district.

Is 8 Old School Walk, LU1 4DY in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Old School Walk, LU1 4DY show an average of 578 reported crimes per month over the last 16 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 31% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (15% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 8 Old School Walk, LU1 4DY?

The closest primary school to 8 Old School Walk, LU1 4DY is Slip End Village School (375m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Stockwood Park Academy (1.8km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 8 Old School Walk, LU1 4DY?

The closest bus stop to 8 Old School Walk, LU1 4DY is Old School Walk, 69m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Old School Walk, Slip End, Luton, LU1 4DY

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

36 m²

388 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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About 8 Old School Walk

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

8 Old School Walk is an end-of-terrace house in Slip End, Luton, Luton (LU1 4DY). It has a recorded floor area of 36 m² (around 388 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2026) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in July 2015 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, lighting went from Good to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 92), a 2-band jump. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 36 m² it sits well below the postcode median (58 m² across 10 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 2000–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £245,000 is 44.1% above the 2015 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£439/sq ft) was about 43.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in September 2015 and unlisted since — roughly 11 years.

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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.

8 Old School Walk's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2026

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 22 June 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2026from Jul 2015

EPC improved fromD64toC74

Heating System

Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

67%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Old School Walk, Slip End, Luton, LU1 4DY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Old School Walk has no planning applications on record.

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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.

8 Old School Walk has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2000.

Current estimate

£245,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.9% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£170,000

Growth on file: 5.9% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

24 September 2015Most recent
£170,000
+139.4%over 15 years
27 July 2000
£71,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU1 4DY: £325,000 (2024–2022).

Nearby sales in LU1 4DY

On the street

Versus other Old School Walk homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 8 Old School Walk runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,722

Street avg £4,556

On par

Floor Area

36 m²

Street avg 55 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.2 t/year

Street avg 2.4 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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1 Fairgreen Road, Caddington

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Area

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Crime

578/mo

Falling 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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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.8dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU1 4DY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

52.1dB

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FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 8 Old School Walk, Slip End, Luton, LU1 4DY. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.