Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
23 Matlock Crescent, Luton, LU4 0BP
2 planning records
Estimated value
£544,000
- Since the 2012 sale (£254,368)+114%
- Against LU4 0BP's recent median (£308,000)+77%
Newest record on this page: April 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
5
Floor area
168 m²
1808 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 74
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Our estimate
£544,000
- Against its 2012 sale (£254,368)+114%
- Against LU4 0BP's recent median (£308,000)+77%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 23 Matlock Crescent is modelled from its 168 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in LU4 0BP. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
168 m² from the EPC lodged in January 2026
Sales of this home
2 sales recorded, the latest in 2012
Recent sales in LU4 0BP
5 sales, median £308,000 (2026–2023)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: April 2026 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | 1 of 2 applications | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
Sale price has at least doubled since 1998.
Sales timeline
24 February 2012Most recent
£254,368
+121.2%over 13 years27 October 1998
£115,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in LU4 0BP: £308,000 (2026–2023).
Nearby sales in LU4 0BP
What this page doesn't show
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- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
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About 23 Matlock Crescent
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
23 Matlock Crescent is a five-bedroom semi-detached house in Luton (LU4 0BP). It has a recorded floor area of 168 m² (around 1808 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in May 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Good; while main heating dropped from Very Good to Good.
At 168 m² the property is well over the postcode median (56 m² across 17 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 71% of similar EPCs). 5 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count. Across 1998–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £544,000 sits 113.9% above the 2012 sale of £254,368. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£141/sq ft) was about 55.6% below the postcode norm. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last changed hands 14 years ago, in February 2012.
What this property has
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Inside
- Bedrooms5
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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 2)
Jan 2026
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C74
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.6 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Valid until 16 January 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Jan 2026from May 2010
EPC improved fromD63toC74
Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System
Hot water system upgraded
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Low Energy Lighting
26%100%
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 23 Matlock Crescent, Luton, LU4 0BP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
23 Matlock Crescent has been extended on multiple sides of the property across separate planning applications.
2 applications on record at 23 Matlock Crescent, Luton, LU4 0BP
2decisions2extensions8documents2nearby
- Dec 2004ExtensionFullOutcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Erection of a single storey rear extension.
- Reference
- 04/01688/FUL
- More recent applications — locked
- ExtensionApr 2020Decision
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Versus other Matlock Crescent homes
Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
23 Matlock Crescent is notably below the street on price per m².
Price per m²
£1,514
Street avg £4,529
Floor Area
168 m²
Street avg 63 m²
Habitable Rooms
8 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
4.6 t/year
Street avg 3.4 t/year
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.
Crime
288/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Stanton Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.7 km
Challney High School for Boys. 28 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- Challney High School for BoysSecondary705m
- The Ferrars AcademyPrimary970m
- Ferrars Junior SchoolPrimary1.0km
- Challney High School for GirlsSecondary1.0km
Nearest stops
- Stanton RoadBus stop180m
- Chaul End RoadBus stop254m
- Stanton RoadBus stop407m
- Luton & Dunstable HospitalBus stop568m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences1,789 reports41%
- Anti-social Behaviour582 reports13%
- Public Order329 reports8%
- Vehicle Crime329 reports8%
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Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LU4 0BP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
57.9dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
51.5dB
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65 dB
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 23 Matlock Crescent is modelled from its 168 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in LU4 0BP. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 2 sales are recorded for 23 Matlock Crescent. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 23 Matlock Crescent was lodged in January 2026 at band C and is valid until January 2036. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 2 applications are matched to 23 Matlock Crescent. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 15 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 28 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from LU4 0BP, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 23 Matlock Crescent is in council tax band D. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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