What type of property is 24 Barley Lane, LU4 9HT?

24 Barley Lane, LU4 9HT is a 1-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 24 Barley Lane, LU4 9HT last change hands?

24 Barley Lane, LU4 9HT last sold for £120,000 in August 2019, around 7 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 24 Barley Lane, LU4 9HT?

The current EPC rating for 24 Barley Lane, LU4 9HT is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in November 2017. It has dropped from a B recorded in December 2010. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 24 Barley Lane, LU4 9HT?

24 Barley Lane, LU4 9HT has a recorded floor area of 40 m² (431 sq ft), around 40 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 34% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in LU4 9HT. Source: EPC Register.

How is 24 Barley Lane, LU4 9HT heated?

The latest EPC at 24 Barley Lane, LU4 9HT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 24 Barley Lane, LU4 9HT?

24 Barley Lane, LU4 9HT is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 24 Barley Lane, LU4 9HT located?

24 Barley Lane, LU4 9HT sits in Luton. It falls within the LU4 postcode district.

What is crime like near 24 Barley Lane, LU4 9HT?

Police records around 24 Barley Lane, LU4 9HT 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.

Which schools serve 24 Barley Lane, LU4 9HT?

The closest primary school to 24 Barley Lane, LU4 9HT is Leagrave Primary School (587m), one of 28 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Challney High School for Girls (856m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 24 Barley Lane, LU4 9HT?

The closest bus stop to 24 Barley Lane, LU4 9HT is Acworth Crescent, 99m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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24 Barley Lane, Luton, LU4 9HT

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 1st

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

40 m²

431 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 24 Barley Lane

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

24 Barley Lane is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Luton (LU4 9HT). It has a recorded floor area of 40 m² (around 431 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band A. At 40 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (40–104 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (November 2017) shows a C (score 74). Earlier certificates rated it B (December 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good.

At 40 m² it sits well below the postcode median (60 m² across 13 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. 1 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£279/sq ft) was about 39.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: August 2019 at £120,000.

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

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Communal gardenYes

Building

Heating systemGas
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.

24 Barley Lane's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2017

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 8 November 2027

1 year remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2017from Dec 2010

EPC improved fromB81toC74

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 24 Barley Lane, Luton, LU4 9HT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

24 Barley Lane 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.

Current estimate

£128,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2019)

£120,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

1 August 2019Most recent
£120,000

Median price across the last 4 sales in LU4 9HT: £147,500 (2023–2012).

Nearby sales in LU4 9HT

On the street

Versus other Barley Lane homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 24 Barley Lane runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

74 (C)

Street avg 74 (C)

On par

Floor Area

40 m²

Street avg 46 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.5 t/year

Street avg 1.6 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

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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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1 Brooklands Close

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3 bed

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

0.1 km

Acworth Crescent — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Leagrave Primary School. 35 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU4 9HT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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