What type of property is 42 Chertsey Close, LU2 9JD?

42 Chertsey Close, LU2 9JD is a 1-bedroom mid-terrace house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What did 42 Chertsey Close, LU2 9JD sell for?

42 Chertsey Close, LU2 9JD last sold for £155,000 in June 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £75,000 in December 2011. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 42 Chertsey Close, LU2 9JD?

Across 3 sales between December 2011 and June 2024, 42 Chertsey Close, LU2 9JD rose from £75,000 to £155,000, a change of £80,000. That works out to roughly +6% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 42 Chertsey Close, LU2 9JD have?

The current EPC rating for 42 Chertsey Close, LU2 9JD is E with a score of 54 out of 100, lodged in December 2016. It has improved from a F recorded in May 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 42 Chertsey Close, LU2 9JD?

42 Chertsey Close, LU2 9JD has a recorded floor area of 38 m² (409 sq ft), around 38 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 57% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in LU2 9JD. Source: EPC Register.

How is 42 Chertsey Close, LU2 9JD heated?

The latest EPC at 42 Chertsey Close, LU2 9JD records to be used only when there is no heating/hot as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 42 Chertsey Close, LU2 9JD?

42 Chertsey Close, LU2 9JD is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 42 Chertsey Close, LU2 9JD located?

42 Chertsey Close, LU2 9JD sits in Luton. It falls within the LU2 postcode district.

Is 42 Chertsey Close, LU2 9JD in a safe area?

Police records around 42 Chertsey Close, LU2 9JD 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 42 Chertsey Close, LU2 9JD?

The closest primary school to 42 Chertsey Close, LU2 9JD is Wigmore Primary (779m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Queen Elizabeth School (746m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 42 Chertsey Close, LU2 9JD?

The closest bus stop to 42 Chertsey Close, LU2 9JD is Chertsey Close, 97m away. The nearest airport option is London Luton Airport, 598m away.

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42 Chertsey Close, Luton, LU2 9JD

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 1st

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

38 m²

409 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 54

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 42 Chertsey Close

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

42 Chertsey Close is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in Luton (LU2 9JD). It has a recorded floor area of 38 m² (around 409 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (December 2016) shows an E (score 54), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in May 2011 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 79), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on to be used only when there is no heating/hot. At 38 m² this is the 6th smallest of 46 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 24–130 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to B across 46 units on file. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

At 38 m² it sits well below the postcode median (96 m² across 45 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 84% of similar EPCs). Across 2011–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£379/sq ft) was about 152.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £155,000 in June 2024.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1

Outside

ParkingAllocated
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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)

Dec 2016

EPC Rating

E54

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

—

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 5 December 2026

3 months remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2016from May 2011

EPC improved fromF27toE54

Hot Water

ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 42 Chertsey Close, Luton, LU2 9JD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

42 Chertsey Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application 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.

42 Chertsey Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2011.

Current estimate

£157,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.0% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£155,000

Growth on file: 6.0% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

3 June 2024Most recent
£155,000
+69.4%over 9 years
19 January 2015
£91,500
+22.0%over 3 years
16 December 2011
£75,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU2 9JD: £285,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in LU2 9JD

On the street

Versus other Chertsey Close homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 42 Chertsey Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,079

Street avg £2,292

Strongly above

Floor Area

38 m²

Street avg 39 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 1.9 t/year

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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.

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Crime

385/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Chertsey Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Queen Elizabeth School. 18 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LU2 9JD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU2 9JD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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