What kind of home is 3 Chester Avenue, LU4 9SF?

3 Chester Avenue, LU4 9SF is a mid-terrace house.

What did 3 Chester Avenue, LU4 9SF sell for?

3 Chester Avenue, LU4 9SF last sold for £115,000 in February 2004, around 22 years ago. Before that, it sold for £78,000 in July 2001, so prices have been rising over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 3 Chester Avenue, LU4 9SF appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between July 2001 and February 2004, 3 Chester Avenue, LU4 9SF rose from £78,000 to £115,000, a change of £37,000. That works out to roughly +16.2% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 3 Chester Avenue, LU4 9SF?

The current EPC rating for 3 Chester Avenue, LU4 9SF is B with a score of 81 out of 100, lodged in November 2023. It has improved from a E recorded in November 2008 (3 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3 Chester Avenue, LU4 9SF?

3 Chester Avenue, LU4 9SF has a recorded floor area of 48 m² (517 sq ft). That makes it about 36% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in LU4 9SF. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3 Chester Avenue, LU4 9SF use?

The latest EPC at 3 Chester Avenue, LU4 9SF records gas: mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 3 Chester Avenue, LU4 9SF?

3 Chester Avenue, LU4 9SF 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 3 Chester Avenue, LU4 9SF in?

3 Chester Avenue, LU4 9SF sits in Luton. It falls within the LU4 postcode district.

What is crime like near 3 Chester Avenue, LU4 9SF?

Police records around 3 Chester Avenue, LU4 9SF 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 3 Chester Avenue, LU4 9SF?

The closest primary school to 3 Chester Avenue, LU4 9SF is Downside Primary School (501m), one of 31 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Challney High School for Boys (917m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 3 Chester Avenue, LU4 9SF?

The closest bus stop to 3 Chester Avenue, LU4 9SF is Wingate Road, 169m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Chester Avenue, Luton, LU4 9SF

EPC B

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor area

48 m²

517 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 81

Council tax

Band B

Overview

About 3 Chester Avenue

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

3 Chester Avenue is a mid-terrace house in Luton (LU4 9SF). It has a recorded floor area of 48 m² (around 517 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2023 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (November 2023) returns a B (score 81), comfortably above the UK average. When first surveyed in November 2008 the rating was E, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good, roof efficiency went from Poor to Very Good and window efficiency went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to A (score 97).

It hasn't traded since February 2004, a hold of 22 years that's notably long for the area. At 48 m² it sits well below the postcode median (75 m² across 36 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Across 2001–2004, sale prices on this property compounded at 16.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £227,000 sits 97.4% above the 2004 sale of £115,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£223/sq ft) was about 46.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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.

3 Chester Avenue ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)

Nov 2023

EPC Rating

B81

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Good

CO2 Emissions

1.0 t/year

Occupancy

—

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2023from Nov 2008

EPC improved fromE47toB81

Heating Controls

Prog + StatProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Wall Insulation

Uninsulated SolidInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Jul 2023from Jun 2023

EPC improved fromB81toD67

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

100%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Nov 2023from Jul 2023

EPC improved fromD67toB81

Heating Controls

FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Windows

Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Wall Insulation

Uninsulated SolidInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Chester Avenue, Luton, LU4 9SF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Chester 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.

3 Chester Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£227,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 16.2% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2004)

£115,000

Growth on file: 16.2% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

25 February 2004Most recent
£115,000
+47.4%over 2 years
26 July 2001
£78,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU4 9SF: £270,000 (2025–2019).

Nearby sales in LU4 9SF

On the street

Versus other Chester Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 31 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 3 Chester Avenue lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,396

Street avg £2,612

On par

Floor Area

48 m²

Street avg 86 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.0 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

Strongly above

Years Held

22 years

Street avg 14 years

Above

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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

0.2 km

Wingate Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Downside Primary School. 39 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU4 9SF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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