8 Chiltern Rise, Luton, LU1 5HF
About 8 Chiltern Rise
8 Chiltern Rise is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Luton (LU1 5HF). It has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (around 861 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2024) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in October 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89).
It hasn't traded since October 2004, a hold of 22 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1996–2004, sale prices on this property compounded at 16.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £287,000 sits 96.6% above the 2004 sale of £146,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£170/sq ft) was about 28.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 81% of similar EPCs).
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms3
- Dining roomYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
Building
- Central heatingYes
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Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
More low energy lighting installed
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing
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 was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
8 Chiltern Rise has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
20 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
8 Chiltern Rise has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.
£287,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 16.2% per year over 8 years.
£146,000
Growth on file: 16.2% per year over 8 years.
Sales timeline
7 October 2004Most recent
£146,000
+151.7%over 5 years7 June 1999
£58,000
+29.0%over 2 years29 November 1996
£44,950
Median price across the last 5 sales in LU1 5HF: £275,000 (2024–2023).
Versus other Chiltern Rise homes
On epc rating, 8 Chiltern Rise stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£1,825
Street avg £2,155
Floor Area
80 m²
Street avg 89 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.3 t/year
Street avg 4.3 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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
0.1 km
Salisbury Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Hillborough Junior School. 26 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
51.7dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.0dB