What kind of home is 9 Matlock Crescent, LU4 0BP?

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

What was the last sold price for 9 Matlock Crescent, LU4 0BP?

9 Matlock Crescent, LU4 0BP last sold for £282,000 in April 2026. Before that, it sold for £120,000 in June 2002, so prices have been rising over 24 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 9 Matlock Crescent, LU4 0BP appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between June 2002 and April 2026, 9 Matlock Crescent, LU4 0BP rose from £120,000 to £282,000, a change of £162,000. That works out to roughly +3.6% per year compounded over 24 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 9 Matlock Crescent, LU4 0BP?

The current EPC rating for 9 Matlock Crescent, LU4 0BP is D with a score of 55 out of 100, lodged in January 2026. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 9 Matlock Crescent, LU4 0BP?

9 Matlock Crescent, LU4 0BP has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (603 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 11% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in LU4 0BP. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 9 Matlock Crescent, LU4 0BP use?

The latest EPC at 9 Matlock Crescent, LU4 0BP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 9 Matlock Crescent, LU4 0BP?

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

Which area is 9 Matlock Crescent, LU4 0BP in?

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

What is crime like near 9 Matlock Crescent, LU4 0BP?

Police records around 9 Matlock Crescent, LU4 0BP show an average of 288 reported crimes per month over the last 15 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 41% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (12% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 9 Matlock Crescent, LU4 0BP?

The closest primary school to 9 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 transport links are near 9 Matlock Crescent, LU4 0BP?

The closest bus stop to 9 Matlock Crescent, LU4 0BP is Stanton Road, 180m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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9 Matlock Crescent, Luton, LU4 0BP

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

56 m²

603 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 55

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Freehold

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Overview

About 9 Matlock Crescent

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

9 Matlock Crescent is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Luton (LU4 0BP). It has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (around 603 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 70).

Most recent transfer was April 2026 at £282,000 — fresh data. Across 2002–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£468/sq ft) was about 54.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
EnsuiteYes

Outside

GarageYes

Building

TenureFreehold

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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

Jan 2026

EPC Rating

D55

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

3.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 18 January 2036

9 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 9 Matlock Crescent, Luton, LU4 0BP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

9 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2002.

Current estimate

£289,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.6% per year over 24 years.

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Last sold (2026)

£282,000

Growth on file: 3.6% per year over 24 years.

Sales timeline

23 April 2026Most recent
£282,000
+135.0%over 23 years
5 June 2002
£120,000

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 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 9 Matlock Crescent runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£5,036

Street avg £4,295

Strongly above

Floor Area

56 m²

Street avg 69 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

Below

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Comparables

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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

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.

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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

Low

55 dB

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70 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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