What type of property is 1 Chalkdown, LU2 7FH?

1 Chalkdown, LU2 7FH is an end-of-terrace house.

When did 1 Chalkdown, LU2 7FH last change hands?

1 Chalkdown, LU2 7FH last sold for £174,000 in November 2005, around 21 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £114,000 in May 2001. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1 Chalkdown, LU2 7FH changed over time?

Across 4 sales between May 2001 and November 2005, 1 Chalkdown, LU2 7FH rose from £114,000 to £174,000, a change of £60,000. That works out to roughly +9.9% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Chalkdown, LU2 7FH?

The current EPC rating for 1 Chalkdown, LU2 7FH is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in April 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Chalkdown, LU2 7FH?

1 Chalkdown, LU2 7FH has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (753 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Chalkdown, LU2 7FH heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Chalkdown, LU2 7FH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Chalkdown, LU2 7FH?

1 Chalkdown, LU2 7FH is in council tax band D.

Where is 1 Chalkdown, LU2 7FH located?

1 Chalkdown, LU2 7FH sits in Luton. It falls within the LU2 postcode district.

Is 1 Chalkdown, LU2 7FH in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Chalkdown, LU2 7FH 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.

Which schools serve 1 Chalkdown, LU2 7FH?

The closest primary school to 1 Chalkdown, LU2 7FH is Bushmead Primary & Nursery School (651m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Icknield High School (972m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 Chalkdown, LU2 7FH?

The closest bus stop to 1 Chalkdown, LU2 7FH is Troon Gardens, 132m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Chalkdown, Luton, LU2 7FH

4 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

70 m²

753 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Chalkdown

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

1 Chalkdown is an end-of-terrace house in Luton (LU2 7FH). It has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (around 753 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (April 2023) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since January 2023. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump.

Untraded for 21 years, with the last transfer in November 2005. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 2001–2005, sale prices on this property compounded at 9.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £328,000 sits 88.5% above the 2005 sale of £174,000.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2023

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 4 April 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2023from Jan 2023

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Chalkdown, Luton, LU2 7FH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Chalkdown has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

25 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.

1 Chalkdown saw 4 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.

Current estimate

£328,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 9.9% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2005)

£174,000

Growth on file: 9.9% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

28 November 2005Most recent
£174,000
+6.4%over 1 year
7 April 2004
£163,500
+23.9%over 1 year
5 June 2002
£132,000
+15.8%over 1 year
30 May 2001
£114,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU2 7FH: £310,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in LU2 7FH

On the street

Versus other Chalkdown homes

Four headline reads against 40 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 1 Chalkdown runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,486

Street avg £3,540

Below

Floor Area

70 m²

Street avg 66 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

Below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

385/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Troon Gardens — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Bushmead Primary & Nursery School. 28 schools nearby.

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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 LU2 7FH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU2 7FH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.0dB

Low

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FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 1 Chalkdown, Luton, LU2 7FH. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.