What kind of home is 4 Cowridge Crescent, LU2 0LP?

4 Cowridge Crescent, LU2 0LP is a semi-detached house.

When did 4 Cowridge Crescent, LU2 0LP last change hands?

4 Cowridge Crescent, LU2 0LP last sold for £190,000 in September 2014, around 12 years ago. Before that, it sold for £134,995 in July 2004, so prices have been rising over 10 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 4 Cowridge Crescent, LU2 0LP?

Across 2 sales between July 2004 and September 2014, 4 Cowridge Crescent, LU2 0LP rose from £134,995 to £190,000, a change of £55,005. That works out to roughly +3.4% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 4 Cowridge Crescent, LU2 0LP have?

The current EPC rating for 4 Cowridge Crescent, LU2 0LP is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in May 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 4 Cowridge Crescent, LU2 0LP?

4 Cowridge Crescent, LU2 0LP has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (893 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 4 Cowridge Crescent, LU2 0LP use?

The latest EPC at 4 Cowridge Crescent, LU2 0LP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 4 Cowridge Crescent, LU2 0LP had any planning applications?

The most recent planning decision at 4 Cowridge Crescent, LU2 0LP was a refusal for renovation (ref. 23/01271/FULHH) in December 2023. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 4 Cowridge Crescent, LU2 0LP?

4 Cowridge Crescent, LU2 0LP 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.

Which area is 4 Cowridge Crescent, LU2 0LP in?

4 Cowridge Crescent, LU2 0LP sits in Luton. It falls within the LU2 postcode district.

What is crime like near 4 Cowridge Crescent, LU2 0LP?

Police records around 4 Cowridge Crescent, LU2 0LP show an average of 385 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 31% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (12% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 4 Cowridge Crescent, LU2 0LP?

The closest primary school to 4 Cowridge Crescent, LU2 0LP is Wenlock CofE Academy (449m), one of 24 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Queen Elizabeth School (1.1km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 4 Cowridge Crescent, LU2 0LP?

The closest bus stop to 4 Cowridge Crescent, LU2 0LP is Devon Road turn, 200m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4 Cowridge Crescent, Luton, LU2 0LP

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

83 m²

893 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 4 Cowridge Crescent

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

4 Cowridge Crescent is a semi-detached house in Luton (LU2 0LP). It has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (around 893 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2014) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from May 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2004–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £315,000 sits 65.8% above the 2014 sale of £190,000. 12 years since the last transfer (September 2014). One historical planning record sits against the property in 2023.

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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.

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 28 May 2024

Current Certificate

May 2014

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 28 May 2024

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Cowridge Crescent, Luton, LU2 0LP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at 4 Cowridge Crescent was refused — worth checking the council file.

1 application on record at 4 Cowridge Crescent, Luton, LU2 0LP

1decisions8documents29nearby

Dec 2023
RenovationFull
Outcome in report
External 100mm Insulation and Render to all fascades
Documents
8 docs on file
Reference
23/01271/FULHH
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

4 Cowridge Crescent valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£315,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.4% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£190,000

Growth on file: 3.4% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

15 September 2014Most recent
£190,000
+40.7%over 10 years
6 July 2004
£134,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU2 0LP: £290,000 (2026–2020).

Nearby sales in LU2 0LP

On the street

Versus other Cowridge Crescent homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m²

£2,289

Street avg £2,503

On par

Floor Area

83 m²

Street avg 87 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

Above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

385/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Devon Road turn — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Wenlock CofE Academy. 30 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LU2 0LP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU2 0LP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.8dB

Low

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