What type of property is 5 Chatteris Close, LU4 9QP?

5 Chatteris Close, LU4 9QP is a semi-detached house.

What did 5 Chatteris Close, LU4 9QP sell for?

5 Chatteris Close, LU4 9QP last sold for £360,000 in September 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £190,500 in September 2012. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 5 Chatteris Close, LU4 9QP appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between September 2012 and September 2024, 5 Chatteris Close, LU4 9QP rose from £190,500 to £360,000, a change of £169,500. That works out to roughly +5.5% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 5 Chatteris Close, LU4 9QP have?

The current EPC rating for 5 Chatteris Close, LU4 9QP is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in April 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Chatteris Close, LU4 9QP?

5 Chatteris Close, LU4 9QP has a recorded floor area of 95 m² (1,023 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Chatteris Close, LU4 9QP heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Chatteris Close, LU4 9QP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Chatteris Close, LU4 9QP?

5 Chatteris Close, LU4 9QP is in council tax band C.

Where is 5 Chatteris Close, LU4 9QP located?

5 Chatteris Close, LU4 9QP sits in Luton. It falls within the LU4 postcode district.

What is crime like near 5 Chatteris Close, LU4 9QP?

Police records around 5 Chatteris Close, LU4 9QP 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 5 Chatteris Close, LU4 9QP?

The closest primary school to 5 Chatteris Close, LU4 9QP is Leagrave Primary School (438m), one of 27 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Challney High School for Girls (362m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 5 Chatteris Close, LU4 9QP?

The closest bus stop to 5 Chatteris Close, LU4 9QP is Torquay Drive, 117m away. The nearest rail option is Leagrave Rail Station, 654m away.

Calculators

Featured

UK House Price Map

30 years of UK sold prices mapped by postcode district.

Postcode-level detail
Compare areas side by side

Open the map

5 Chatteris Close, Luton, LU4 9QP

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

95 m²

1023 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Chatteris Close

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

5 Chatteris Close is a semi-detached house in Luton (LU4 9QP). It has a recorded floor area of 95 m² (around 1023 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (April 2024) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since March 2012. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79).

Across 2012–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£352/sq ft) was about 53% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold September 2024 for £360,000.

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Chatteris Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

The data behind every report

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)

Apr 2024

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2024from Mar 2012

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Get a survey for this property

Level 2 HomeBuyer Report

Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC D

We've checked 10 risk factors against the available data for this property and believe a Level 2 HomeBuyer Report could be a suitable option for you.

From £595 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Chatteris Close, Luton, LU4 9QP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Chatteris 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.

Latest sale on 5 Chatteris Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£375,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.5% per year over 12 years.

See how we calculated this

Last sold (2024)

£360,000

Growth on file: 5.5% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

12 September 2024Most recent
£360,000
+22.9%over 5 years
11 September 2019
£293,000
+53.8%over 6 years
27 September 2012
£190,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU4 9QP: £315,000 (2024–2007).

Nearby sales in LU4 9QP

On the street

Versus other Chatteris Close homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 5 Chatteris Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,789

Street avg £2,580

Strongly above

Floor Area

95 m²

Street avg 108 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 4.9 t/year

Above

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Chatteris Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

The data behind every report

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

£367k

1 Belgrave Road

LU4 9AR

£350k

1 Browns Close

LU4 9AE

£327k

1 Brooklands Close

LU4 9EH

3 bed

£433k

1 Challney Close

LU4 9TF

5 bed3 bath

£322k

1 Andover Close

LU4 9EQ

3 bed

£441k

1 Chalton Heights, Chalton

LU4 9UF

£445k

1 Capron Road

LU4 9BU

£315k

1 Banbury Close

LU4 9DD

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

Torquay Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Challney High School for Girls. 34 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU4 9QP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 5 Chatteris Close, Luton, LU4 9QP. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.