35b, Chapel Street, Luton, LU1 5DA
About 35b
35b is a mid-terrace house in Luton (LU1 5DA). It has a recorded floor area of 14 m² (around 151 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1930-1949. The latest certificate (May 2026) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in November 2015 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average and main heating dropped from Good to Average. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. At 14 m² this is the 7th smallest of 58 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 12–105 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to B across 58 units on file.
At 14 m² it sits well below the postcode median (38 m² across 57 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.
Energy performance
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 24 May 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water efficiency decreased
Wall insulation improved
Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
35b has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
19 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
35b has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£189,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
No sales recorded with HM Land Registry
That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.
Median price across the last 2 sales in LU1 5DA: £16,500 (1997–1997).
Versus other Chapel Street homes
35b is notably below the street on epc rating.
EPC Rating
57 (D)
Street avg 71 (C)
Floor Area
14 m²
Street avg 36 m²
CO₂ Emissions
1.6 t/year
Street avg 1.7 t/year
Habitable Rooms
1 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
578/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.0 km
New Street — bus stop.
Closest school
0.6 km
Tennyson Road Primary School. 29 schools nearby.
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
53.9dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.2dB







