What type of property is 8 Matlock Crescent, LU4 0BP?

8 Matlock Crescent, LU4 0BP is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 8 Matlock Crescent, LU4 0BP last change hands?

8 Matlock Crescent, LU4 0BP last sold for £245,000 in January 2020, around 6 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £114,995 in October 2001. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 8 Matlock Crescent, LU4 0BP changed over time?

Across 3 sales between October 2001 and January 2020, 8 Matlock Crescent, LU4 0BP rose from £114,995 to £245,000, a change of £130,005. That works out to roughly +4.2% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Matlock Crescent, LU4 0BP?

The current EPC rating for 8 Matlock Crescent, LU4 0BP is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in November 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Matlock Crescent, LU4 0BP?

8 Matlock Crescent, LU4 0BP has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (678 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Matlock Crescent, LU4 0BP heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Matlock Crescent, LU4 0BP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Matlock Crescent, LU4 0BP?

8 Matlock Crescent, LU4 0BP is in council tax band C.

Where is 8 Matlock Crescent, LU4 0BP located?

8 Matlock Crescent, LU4 0BP sits in Luton. It falls within the LU4 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 8 Matlock Crescent, LU4 0BP?

Police records around 8 Matlock Crescent, LU4 0BP show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 11 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 41% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 8 Matlock Crescent, LU4 0BP?

The closest primary school to 8 Matlock Crescent, LU4 0BP is The Ferrars Academy (970m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Challney High School for Boys (705m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 8 Matlock Crescent, LU4 0BP?

The closest bus stop to 8 Matlock Crescent, LU4 0BP is Stanton Road, 180m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Matlock Crescent, Luton, LU4 0BP

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

63 m²

678 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Matlock Crescent

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

8 Matlock Crescent is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Luton (LU4 0BP). It has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (around 678 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (November 2019) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump.

Across 2001–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £323,000 is 31.8% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£361/sq ft) was about 17.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £245,000 in January 2020.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes

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.

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Matlock Crescent, Luton, LU4 0BP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Matlock Crescent has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

2 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.

8 Matlock Crescent has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2001.

Current estimate

£323,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.2% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£245,000

Growth on file: 4.2% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

31 January 2020Most recent
£245,000
+97.6%over 17 years
14 July 2002
£124,000
+7.8%over 9 months
11 October 2001
£114,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU4 0BP: £330,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in LU4 0BP

On the street

Versus other Matlock Crescent homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 8 Matlock Crescent runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,889

Street avg £4,369

Below

Floor Area

63 m²

Street avg 66 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

On par

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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

6/mo

Steady 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.

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Noise

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

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU4 0BP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

51.5dB

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FAQ

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