What type of property is 18 Villiers Close, LU4 9FR?

18 Villiers Close, LU4 9FR is a mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 18 Villiers Close, LU4 9FR?

18 Villiers Close, LU4 9FR last sold for £175,000 in October 2015, around 11 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £64,950 in June 1999. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 18 Villiers Close, LU4 9FR appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between June 1999 and October 2015, 18 Villiers Close, LU4 9FR rose from £64,950 to £175,000, a change of £110,050. That works out to roughly +6.2% per year compounded over 16 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 18 Villiers Close, LU4 9FR?

The current EPC rating for 18 Villiers Close, LU4 9FR is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in August 2025. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 18 Villiers Close, LU4 9FR?

18 Villiers Close, LU4 9FR has a recorded floor area of 53 m² (570 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 18 Villiers Close, LU4 9FR heated?

The latest EPC at 18 Villiers Close, LU4 9FR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 18 Villiers Close, LU4 9FR?

18 Villiers Close, LU4 9FR is in council tax band C.

Where is 18 Villiers Close, LU4 9FR located?

18 Villiers Close, LU4 9FR sits in Luton. It falls within the LU4 postcode district.

Is 18 Villiers Close, LU4 9FR in a safe area?

Police records around 18 Villiers Close, LU4 9FR 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 18 Villiers Close, LU4 9FR?

The closest primary school to 18 Villiers Close, LU4 9FR is Beechwood Primary School (450m), one of 29 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Challney High School for Girls (448m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 18 Villiers Close, LU4 9FR?

The closest bus stop to 18 Villiers Close, LU4 9FR is Villiers Close, 87m away. The nearest rail option is Leagrave Rail Station, 846m away.

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18 Villiers Close, Luton, LU4 9FR

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

53 m²

570 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 18 Villiers Close

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

18 Villiers Close is a mid-terrace house in Luton (LU4 9FR). It has a recorded floor area of 53 m² (around 570 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (August 2025) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since June 2012. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor.

Across 1999–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £276,000 sits 57.7% above the 2015 sale of £175,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£307/sq ft) was about 79.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in October 2015 and unlisted since — roughly 11 years.

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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(1 of 2)

Aug 2025

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

1.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2025from Jun 2012

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Villiers Close, Luton, LU4 9FR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

18 Villiers Close has no planning applications on record.

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13 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.

18 Villiers Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1999.

Current estimate

£276,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.2% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£175,000

Growth on file: 6.2% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

30 October 2015Most recent
£175,000
+16.7%over 8 years
30 May 2007
£150,000
+130.9%over 7 years
17 June 1999
£64,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU4 9FR: £362,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in LU4 9FR

On the street

Versus other Villiers Close homes

Four headline reads against 65 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

18 Villiers Close outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,302

Street avg £2,826

Above

Floor Area

53 m²

Street avg 69 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.6 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

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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.

Full Luton report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Villiers Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Challney High School for Girls. 36 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LU4 9FR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU4 9FR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.8dB

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Common questions

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