What type of property is 4 Prebendal Drive, LU1 4JW?

4 Prebendal Drive, LU1 4JW is a 4-bedroom detached house.

What did 4 Prebendal Drive, LU1 4JW sell for?

4 Prebendal Drive, LU1 4JW last sold for £310,000 in October 2011, around 15 years ago. Before that, it sold for £126,000 in May 1996, so prices have been rising over 15 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 4 Prebendal Drive, LU1 4JW appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between May 1996 and October 2011, 4 Prebendal Drive, LU1 4JW rose from £126,000 to £310,000, a change of £184,000. That works out to roughly +6% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 4 Prebendal Drive, LU1 4JW?

The current EPC rating for 4 Prebendal Drive, LU1 4JW is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in December 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4 Prebendal Drive, LU1 4JW?

4 Prebendal Drive, LU1 4JW has a recorded floor area of 122 m² (1,313 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 4 Prebendal Drive, LU1 4JW heated?

The latest EPC at 4 Prebendal Drive, LU1 4JW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 4 Prebendal Drive, LU1 4JW?

4 Prebendal Drive, LU1 4JW is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 4 Prebendal Drive, LU1 4JW located?

4 Prebendal Drive, LU1 4JW sits in Slip End, Luton, Luton. It falls within the LU1 postcode district.

Is 4 Prebendal Drive, LU1 4JW in a safe area?

Police records around 4 Prebendal Drive, LU1 4JW 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.

Which schools serve 4 Prebendal Drive, LU1 4JW?

The closest primary school to 4 Prebendal Drive, LU1 4JW is Slip End Village School (359m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Stockwood Park Academy (1.6km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 4 Prebendal Drive, LU1 4JW?

The closest bus stop to 4 Prebendal Drive, LU1 4JW is Crossroads, 41m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

Calculators

Featured

UK House Price Map

30 years of UK sold prices mapped by postcode district.

Postcode-level detail
Compare areas side by side

Open the map

4 Prebendal Drive, Slip End, Luton, LU1 4JW

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

122 m²

1313 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 4 Prebendal Drive

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

4 Prebendal Drive is a four-bedroom detached house in Slip End, Luton, Luton (LU1 4JW). It has a recorded floor area of 122 m² (around 1313 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (December 2013) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since June 2011. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from December 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 1996–2011, sale prices on this property compounded at 6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £498,000 sits 60.6% above the 2011 sale of £310,000. On the market in October 2011 and unlisted since — roughly 15 years.

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
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageIntegral

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 4 Prebendal Drive

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

The data behind every report

Energy

Energy performance

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

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 08 Dec 2023

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2013

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2013from Jun 2011

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Get a survey for this property

Level 2 HomeBuyer Report

Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC D

We've checked 10 risk factors against the available data for this property and believe a Level 2 HomeBuyer Report could be a suitable option for you.

From £695 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Prebendal Drive, Slip End, Luton, LU1 4JW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Prebendal Drive 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.

4 Prebendal Drive has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£498,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.0% per year over 15 years.

See how we calculated this

Last sold (2011)

£310,000

Growth on file: 6.0% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

13 October 2011Most recent
£310,000
+146.0%over 15 years
9 May 1996
£126,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU1 4JW: £300,000 (2021–2008).

Nearby sales in LU1 4JW

On the street

Versus other Prebendal Drive homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

4 Prebendal Drive is notably below the street on habitable rooms.

Price per m²

£2,541

Street avg £3,141

Strongly below

Floor Area

122 m²

Street avg 121 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.9 t/year

Street avg 4.6 t/year

On par

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 4 Prebendal Drive

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

The data behind every report

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

£481k

1 Crawley Close, Slip End

LU1 4BT

4 bed1 bath

£561k

1 Farmers View, Slip End

LU1 4FQ

4 bed2 bath

£568k

1 Finch Green, Caddington

LU1 4FS

4 bed2 bath

£463k

1 Elm Avenue, Caddington

LU1 4HS

3 bed1 bath

£659k

1 Crosslands, Caddington

LU1 4EP

5 bed3 bath

£512k

1 Brick Kiln Barns, Chaul End Road, Caddington

LU1 4AT

2 bed2 bath

£391k

1 Adstone Road, Caddington

LU1 4JF

2 bed1 bath

£377k

1 Fairgreen Road, Caddington

LU1 4JG

2 bed1 bath

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

0.0 km

Crossroads — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Slip End Village School. 13 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 4JW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.0dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU1 4JW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

49.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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