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1 Cheviot Close, Luton, LU3 3DH

EPC BExtendable3 sales on record
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
84 m²
904 sq ft
Energy rating
B
Score 81
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 1 Cheviot Close

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

1 Cheviot Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Luton (LU3 3DH). It has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (around 904 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (June 2026) returns a B (score 81), comfortably above the UK average. When first surveyed in April 2017 the rating was E, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The home occupies a corner plot.

At 84 m² it's 21.5% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (107 m² median across 7 EPCs). On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Across 2017–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£429/sq ft) was about 45.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £387,500 in November 2023.

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1
  • Open-plan layoutYes

Outside

  • ParkingOff road
  • Corner plotYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
  • Extension potentialPossible
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

1 Cheviot Close ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Jun 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
B81
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
2.6 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 25 June 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2026from Apr 2017
EPC improved fromE50toD67
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Ventilation
NaturalExtract

Mechanical ventilation installed

Jun 2026from Jun 2026
EPC improved fromD67toB81
Heating Controls
FullFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC B

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Cheviot Close, Luton, LU3 3DH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Cheviot Close has no planning applications on record.

3

But the area is active

3 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 Cheviot Close saw 3 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.

Current estimate

£410,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.2% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£387,500

Growth on file: 6.2% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 3 November 2023Most recent

    £387,500

    +19.2%over 3 years

  2. 29 November 2019

    £325,000

    +20.4%over 2 years

  3. 15 November 2017

    £270,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU3 3DH: £355,000 (2025–2020).

On the street

Versus other Cheviot Close homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 1 Cheviot Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,613

Street avg £3,003

Strongly above

Floor Area

84 m²

Street avg 109 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Cheviot Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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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

249/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Strawberry Field — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Parklea Primary School. 31 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 LU3 3DH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for LU3 3DH

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.0dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for LU3 3DH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.4dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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