What type of property is 8 Derby Road, LU4 0DH?

8 Derby Road, LU4 0DH is a 5-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 8 Derby Road, LU4 0DH last change hands?

8 Derby Road, LU4 0DH last sold for £285,000 in September 2004, around 22 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 8 Derby Road, LU4 0DH have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Derby Road, LU4 0DH is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in September 2025. It has dropped from a B recorded in March 2010. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Derby Road, LU4 0DH?

8 Derby Road, LU4 0DH has a recorded floor area of 26 m² (280 sq ft), around 5 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 81% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in LU4 0DH. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Derby Road, LU4 0DH heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Derby Road, LU4 0DH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Derby Road, LU4 0DH?

8 Derby Road, LU4 0DH is in council tax band D.

Where is 8 Derby Road, LU4 0DH located?

8 Derby Road, LU4 0DH sits in Luton. It falls within the LU4 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 8 Derby Road, LU4 0DH?

Police records around 8 Derby Road, LU4 0DH 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 Derby Road, LU4 0DH?

The closest primary school to 8 Derby Road, LU4 0DH is The Ferrars Academy (842m), one of 24 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Challney High School for Boys (412m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 8 Derby Road, LU4 0DH?

The closest bus stop to 8 Derby Road, LU4 0DH is Stanton Road, 267m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Derby Road, Luton, LU4 0DH

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 00

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

26 m²

280 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 8 Derby Road

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

8 Derby Road is a five-bedroom semi-detached house in Luton (LU4 0DH). It has a recorded floor area of 26 m² (around 280 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band D. At 26 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (26–206 m²). The building's EPC ratings span F to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (September 2025) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (March 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average.

Untraded for 22 years, with the last transfer in September 2004. Today's modelled estimate of £648,000 sits 127.4% above the 2004 sale of £285,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£1,018/sq ft) was about 576.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 26 m² it sits well below the postcode median (138 m² across 14 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. 5 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count.

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

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms3

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.

8 Derby Road's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 5)

Sept 2025

EPC Rating

C76

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

0.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2010from Mar 2010

Low Energy Lighting

100%50%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Sept 2025from Mar 2010

EPC improved fromB82toC76

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Sept 2025from Sept 2025

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Derby Road, Luton, LU4 0DH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Derby Road 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 Derby Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£648,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2004)

£285,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

27 September 2004Most recent
£285,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU4 0DH: £400,000 (2023–2016).

Nearby sales in LU4 0DH

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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

0.3 km

Stanton Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Challney High School for Boys. 29 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LU4 0DH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

58.6dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU4 0DH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

52.0dB

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FAQ

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