What type of property is 22 Barking Close, LU4 9HG?

22 Barking Close, LU4 9HG is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 22 Barking Close, LU4 9HG last change hands?

22 Barking Close, LU4 9HG last sold for £250,000 in March 2018, around 8 years ago. Before that, it sold for £155,000 in March 2015, so prices have been rising over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 22 Barking Close, LU4 9HG appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between March 2015 and March 2018, 22 Barking Close, LU4 9HG rose from £155,000 to £250,000, a change of £95,000. That works out to roughly +17.3% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 22 Barking Close, LU4 9HG have?

The current EPC rating for 22 Barking Close, LU4 9HG is E with a score of 54 out of 100, lodged in February 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 22 Barking Close, LU4 9HG?

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

How is 22 Barking Close, LU4 9HG heated?

The latest EPC at 22 Barking Close, LU4 9HG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 22 Barking Close, LU4 9HG?

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

Where is 22 Barking Close, LU4 9HG located?

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

What is crime like near 22 Barking Close, LU4 9HG?

Police records around 22 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.

Which schools serve 22 Barking Close, LU4 9HG?

The closest primary school to 22 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 is the nearest station to 22 Barking Close, LU4 9HG?

The closest bus stop to 22 Barking Close, LU4 9HG is Sedgwick Road, 75m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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22 Barking Close, Luton, LU4 9HG

Extendable

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

74 m²

797 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 54

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 22 Barking Close

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

22 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 (February 2015) shows an E (score 54), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 3-band jump. The latest certificate is from February 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

Across 2015–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 17.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £327,000 is 30.8% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£314/sq ft) was about 63.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in March 2018, so it's been off the market for around 8 years.

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

Outside

GarageDouble

Building

Heating systemGas
RefurbishedYes
Extension potentialPossible

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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 Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 19 Feb 2025

EPC Rating

E54

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 22 Barking Close, Luton, LU4 9HG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

22 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.

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

Current estimate

£327,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 17.3% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£250,000

Growth on file: 17.3% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

28 March 2018Most recent
£250,000
+61.3%over 2 years
30 March 2015
£155,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU4 9HG: £350,000 (2024–2013).

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.

22 Barking Close is notably below the street on co₂ emissions.

Price per m²

£3,378

Street avg £2,721

On par

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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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

0.1 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

Low

55 dB

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65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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