What kind of home is 10 Barking Close, LU4 9HG?

10 Barking Close, LU4 9HG is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 10 Barking Close, LU4 9HG?

10 Barking Close, LU4 9HG last sold for £268,500 in April 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £145,000 in December 2003, so prices have been rising over 13 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 10 Barking Close, LU4 9HG appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between December 2003 and April 2017, 10 Barking Close, LU4 9HG rose from £145,000 to £268,500, a change of £123,500. That works out to roughly +4.7% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 10 Barking Close, LU4 9HG have?

The current EPC rating for 10 Barking Close, LU4 9HG is E with a score of 51 out of 100, lodged in January 2017. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 10 Barking Close, LU4 9HG?

10 Barking Close, LU4 9HG has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (797 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 10 Barking Close, LU4 9HG use?

The latest EPC at 10 Barking Close, LU4 9HG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 10 Barking Close, LU4 9HG?

10 Barking Close, LU4 9HG is in council tax band C.

Which area is 10 Barking Close, LU4 9HG in?

10 Barking Close, LU4 9HG sits in Luton. It falls within the LU4 postcode district.

Is 10 Barking Close, LU4 9HG in a safe area?

Police records around 10 Barking Close, LU4 9HG 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.

What schools are near 10 Barking Close, LU4 9HG?

The closest primary school to 10 Barking Close, LU4 9HG is Pirton Hill Primary School (290m), one of 24 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Lealands High School (1.0km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 10 Barking Close, LU4 9HG?

The closest bus stop to 10 Barking Close, LU4 9HG is Sedgwick Road, 75m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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10 Barking Close, Luton, LU4 9HG

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

74 m²

797 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 51

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 10 Barking Close

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

10 Barking Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Luton (LU4 9HG). It has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (around 797 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (January 2017) shows an E (score 51), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 3-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2003–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £349,000 is 30% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£337/sq ft) was about 69.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 9 years since the last transfer (April 2017).

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

Bedrooms3
ConservatoryYes

Outside

GarageDouble
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Heating systemGas

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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

E51

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 10 Barking Close, Luton, LU4 9HG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

10 Barking Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

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.

10 Barking Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£349,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.7% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£268,500

Growth on file: 4.7% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

27 April 2017Most recent
£268,500
+85.2%over 13 years
5 December 2003
£145,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU4 9HG: £350,000 (2024–2015).

Nearby sales in LU4 9HG

On the street

Versus other Barking Close homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 10 Barking Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,628

Street avg £2,693

Above

Floor Area

74 m²

Street avg 81 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.8 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

Strongly below

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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

0.1 km

Sedgwick Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Pirton Hill Primary School. 30 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.8dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU4 9HG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

49.9dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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