2a, Chiltern Rise, Luton, LU1 5HF
About 2a
2a is a one-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Luton (LU1 5HF). It has a recorded floor area of 31 m² (around 334 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. At 31 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (31–137 m²). The building's EPC ratings span F to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (September 2024) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in October 2008 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good.
Across 2005–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at -1.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £123,000 sits 68.5% above the 2014 sale of £73,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£219/sq ft) was about 65.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 31 m² it sits well below the postcode median (84 m² across 27 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 81% of similar EPCs). 12 years since the last transfer (June 2014).
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms1
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- ParkingYes
Building
- Heating systemGas
Energy performance
2a's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 18 September 2034
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water efficiency decreased
Window efficiency improved
More low energy lighting installed
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water efficiency improved
More low energy lighting installed
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £820 · Includes VAT
Planning history
2a 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
£123,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -1.6% per year over 9 years.
£73,000
Growth on file: -1.6% per year over 9 years.
Sales timeline
26 June 2014Most recent
£73,000
-13.1%over 8 years6 October 2005
£84,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in LU1 5HF: £268,000 (2026–2024).
Versus other Chiltern Rise homes
EPC Rating for 2a runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£2,355
Street avg £2,501
Floor Area
31 m²
Street avg 43 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.5 t/year
Street avg 3.0 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
578/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Salisbury Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Hillborough Junior School. 26 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
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
51.7dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.0dB







