What kind of home is 98 Waller Avenue, LU4 9RR?

98 Waller Avenue, LU4 9RR is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 98 Waller Avenue, LU4 9RR last change hands?

98 Waller Avenue, LU4 9RR last sold for £325,000 in January 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £162,000 in July 2005. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 98 Waller Avenue, LU4 9RR?

Across 3 sales between July 2005 and January 2024, 98 Waller Avenue, LU4 9RR rose from £162,000 to £325,000, a change of £163,000. That works out to roughly +3.8% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 98 Waller Avenue, LU4 9RR have?

The current EPC rating for 98 Waller Avenue, LU4 9RR is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in March 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 98 Waller Avenue, LU4 9RR?

98 Waller Avenue, LU4 9RR has a recorded floor area of 16 m² (172 sq ft), around 5 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 82% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in LU4 9RR. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 98 Waller Avenue, LU4 9RR use?

The latest EPC at 98 Waller Avenue, LU4 9RR records electricity as the main heating fuel. It is also flagged as connected to mains gas. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 98 Waller Avenue, LU4 9RR?

98 Waller Avenue, LU4 9RR is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 98 Waller Avenue, LU4 9RR in?

98 Waller Avenue, LU4 9RR sits in Luton. It falls within the LU4 postcode district.

Is 98 Waller Avenue, LU4 9RR in a safe area?

Police records around 98 Waller Avenue, LU4 9RR 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 98 Waller Avenue, LU4 9RR?

The closest primary school to 98 Waller Avenue, LU4 9RR is Norton Road Primary School (677m), one of 31 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Challney High School for Boys (1.1km), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 98 Waller Avenue, LU4 9RR?

The closest bus stop to 98 Waller Avenue, LU4 9RR is Wingate Road, 128m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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98 Waller Avenue, Luton, LU4 9RR

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 00

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

16 m²

172 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 98 Waller Avenue

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

98 Waller Avenue is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Luton (LU4 9RR). It has a recorded floor area of 16 m² (around 172 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2024) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since March 2018. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor and main heating dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75). Main heating runs on electricity.

At 16 m² it sits well below the postcode median (88 m² across 52 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 2005–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £367,000 is 12.9% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£1,887/sq ft) was about 1191.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold January 2024 for £325,000.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenRear

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.

98 Waller Avenue's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2024

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2024from Mar 2018

Heating System

Gas BoilerRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel

GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls

FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Main SystemInstantaneous

Hot water system changed

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

Uninsulated SolidInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

75%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 98 Waller Avenue, Luton, LU4 9RR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

98 Waller Avenue 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2005.

Current estimate

£367,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.8% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£325,000

Growth on file: 3.8% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

23 January 2024Most recent
£325,000
+20.4%over 6 years
22 January 2018
£270,000
+66.7%over 12 years
27 July 2005
£162,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU4 9RR: £305,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in LU4 9RR

On the street

Versus other Waller Avenue homes

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

Floor Area for 98 Waller Avenue lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

63 (D)

Street avg 78 (C)

Strongly below

Floor Area

16 m²

Street avg 59 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.5 t/year

Street avg 1.4 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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3 bed1 bath

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1 Anstee Road

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2 bed1 bath

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1 Challney Close

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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

Wingate Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Norton Road Primary School. 39 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU4 9RR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 98 Waller Avenue, Luton, LU4 9RR. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.