What type of property is 9 Black Swan Lane, LU3 2LU?

9 Black Swan Lane, LU3 2LU is a 1-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 9 Black Swan Lane, LU3 2LU last change hands?

9 Black Swan Lane, LU3 2LU last sold for £205,000 in March 2014, around 12 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £56,000 in August 1995. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 9 Black Swan Lane, LU3 2LU appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between August 1995 and March 2014, 9 Black Swan Lane, LU3 2LU rose from £56,000 to £205,000, a change of £149,000. That works out to roughly +7.2% per year compounded over 19 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 9 Black Swan Lane, LU3 2LU have?

The current EPC rating for 9 Black Swan Lane, LU3 2LU is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in December 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in January 2014. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 9 Black Swan Lane, LU3 2LU?

9 Black Swan Lane, LU3 2LU has a recorded floor area of 152 m² (1,636 sq ft), around 152 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 57% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in LU3 2LU. Source: EPC Register.

How is 9 Black Swan Lane, LU3 2LU heated?

The latest EPC at 9 Black Swan Lane, LU3 2LU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 9 Black Swan Lane, LU3 2LU had any planning applications?

9 Black Swan Lane, LU3 2LU has 2 approved extension applications on file including side and rear extension and single-storey side extension. The wider record also shows 3 refused applications. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 9 Black Swan Lane, LU3 2LU?

9 Black Swan Lane, LU3 2LU is in council tax band C.

Where is 9 Black Swan Lane, LU3 2LU located?

9 Black Swan Lane, LU3 2LU sits in Luton. It falls within the LU3 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 9 Black Swan Lane, LU3 2LU?

Police records around 9 Black Swan Lane, LU3 2LU show an average of 249 reported crimes per month over the last 18 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 42% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (13% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 9 Black Swan Lane, LU3 2LU?

The closest primary school to 9 Black Swan Lane, LU3 2LU is Icknield Primary School (496m), one of 25 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Icknield High School (938m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 9 Black Swan Lane, LU3 2LU?

The closest bus stop to 9 Black Swan Lane, LU3 2LU is Westmorland Avenue, 165m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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9 Black Swan Lane, Luton, LU3 2LU

3 sales on record5 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

152 m²

1636 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 9 Black Swan Lane

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

9 Black Swan Lane is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Luton (LU3 2LU). It has a recorded floor area of 152 m² (around 1636 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (December 2025) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in January 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Very Good.

At 152 m² the property is well over the postcode median (97 m² across 32 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 1 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count. Across 1995–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £396,000 sits 93.2% above the 2014 sale of £205,000. 5 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 3 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last sold in March 2014, so it's been off the market for around 12 years.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1

Outside

DrivewayYes

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.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Dec 2025

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 10 December 2035

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2021from Jan 2014

EPC improved fromD64toC73

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

30%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 9 Black Swan Lane, Luton, LU3 2LU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

9 Black Swan Lane has been extended on multiple sides of the property across separate planning applications.

5 applications on record at 9 Black Swan Lane, Luton, LU3 2LU

5decisions5extensions2documents2nearby

Sept 2008
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Part single, part two storey · Side and rear of property
Erection of a two storey side and two and single storey rear extensions.
Reference
08/00848/FUL
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
ExtensionFeb 2015Decision
ExtensionMay 2014Decision

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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.

9 Black Swan Lane has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1995.

Current estimate

£396,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.2% per year over 19 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£205,000

Growth on file: 7.2% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

28 March 2014Most recent
£205,000
+12.6%over 7 years
4 April 2006
£182,000
+225.0%over 10 years
30 August 1995
£56,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU3 2LU: £315,000 (2025–2021).

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On the street

Versus other Black Swan Lane homes

Four headline reads against 32 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

9 Black Swan Lane outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,349

Street avg £2,005

Strongly below

Floor Area

152 m²

Street avg 97 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Luton report

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

Crime

249/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Westmorland Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Icknield Primary School. 34 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LU3 2LU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU3 2LU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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