Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
20 The Lane, Chalton, Luton, LU4 9UE
5 sales on record
Estimated value
£285,000
- Since the 2018 sale (£228,000)+25%
- Against LU4 9UE's recent median (£185,000)+54%
Newest record on this page: April 2019. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
80 m²
861 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 62
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£285,000
- Against its 2018 sale (£228,000)+25%
- Against LU4 9UE's recent median (£185,000)+54%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 20 The Lane is modelled from its 80 m² EPC floor area, its 5 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in LU4 9UE. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
80 m² from the EPC lodged in October 2018
Sales of this home
5 sales recorded, the latest in 2018
Recent sales in LU4 9UE
5 sales, median £185,000 (2019–2009)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: April 2019 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | None on this home | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
20 The Lane has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1995.
Sales timeline
27 March 2018Most recent
£228,000
+60.6%over 8 years8 July 2009
£142,000
+59.6%over 9 years15 June 2000
£89,000
+36.9%over 1 year1 October 1998
£65,000
+30.0%over 3 years30 March 1995
£50,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in LU4 9UE: £185,000 (2019–2009).
Nearby sales in LU4 9UE
What this page doesn't show
2 potential issues have already been flagged for 20 The Lane, Chalton, Luton, LU4 9UE. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Signs of HMO activity in the areaIn report
- Larger development activity nearbyIn report
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
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About 20 The Lane
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
20 The Lane is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Chalton, Luton, Luton (LU4 9UE). It has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (around 861 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (October 2018) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump.
On the market in March 2018 and unlisted since — roughly 8 years. Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 1995–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £285,000 is 25% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£265/sq ft) was about 44.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
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
- Dining roomYes
Outside
- Private gardenRear
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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.
Current Certificate
Oct 2018EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D62
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
4.1 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
Certificate validity
Valid until 22 October 2028
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 20 The Lane, Chalton, Luton, LU4 9UE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
20 The Lane has no planning applications on record.
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But the area is active
13 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Versus other The Lane homes
Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
On price per m², 20 The Lane stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£2,850
Street avg £2,327
Floor Area
80 m²
Street avg 95 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
4.1 t/year
Street avg 4.2 t/year
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.
Crime
288/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
The Lane — bus stop.
Closest school
0.1 km
Chalton Lower School. 15 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- Chalton Lower SchoolPrimary89m
- Thornhill Primary SchoolPrimary1.1km
- Houstone SchoolSecondary1.3km
- Lime Tree Primary AcademyPrimary1.7km
Nearest stops
- The LaneBus stop128m
- The StarBus stop189m
- Manor FarmBus stop337m
- Linmere Park NorthBus stop703m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences1,789 reports41%
- Anti-social Behaviour582 reports13%
- Public Order329 reports8%
- Vehicle Crime329 reports8%
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LU4 9UE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
57.5dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
52.0dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 20 The Lane is modelled from its 80 m² EPC floor area, its 5 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in LU4 9UE. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 5 sales are recorded for 20 The Lane. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 20 The Lane was lodged in October 2018 at band D and is valid until October 2028. Floor area, heating and insulation details on this page come from it.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 20 The Lane. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 15 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 15 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from LU4 9UE, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 20 The Lane is in council tax band C. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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