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Orchard Cottage, Luton Road, Chalton, Luton, LU4 9UJ

1 planning record
Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
8
From EPC
Floor area
176 m²
1894 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Council tax
Band G
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About Orchard Cottage

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

Orchard Cottage is a detached house in Chalton, Luton, Luton (LU4 9UJ). It has a recorded floor area of 176 m² (around 1894 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (October 2022) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in August 2019 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good.

At 176 m² it's 21.4% larger than the typical home in the postcode (145 m² median across 6 EPCs). On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. It changed hands recently, sold March 2025 for £500,000. Today's modelled estimate of £650,000 is 30% above the 2025 sale price. One planning record on file: an extension refused in 2025.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Orchard Cottage ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Oct 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
6.2 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2022from Aug 2019
EPC improved fromD58toC69
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
60%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Orchard Cottage, Luton Road, Chalton, Luton, LU4 9UJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A a loft conversion application was refused at Orchard Cottage in 2025.

1 application on record at Orchard Cottage, Luton Road, Chalton, Luton, LU4 9UJ

1decisions1extensions21documents13nearby
  1. Nov 2025
    Loft ConversionFull
    Outcome in report

    Garage loft conversion with extended front dormer and roof light and new rear dormer windows. Erection of a front garden wall with associated gates

    Extension
    Documents
    21 docs on file
    Reference
    CB/25/02361/FULL
    Full record in report

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Orchard Cottage valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£650,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2025)

£500,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 27 March 2025Most recent

    £500,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU4 9UJ: £485,000 (2025–2007).

On the street

Versus other Luton Road homes

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

EPC Rating for Orchard Cottage runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,841

Street avg £3,669

Below

Floor Area

176 m²

Street avg 136 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

6.2 t/year

Street avg 6.1 t/year

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Orchard Cottage

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

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearbyA planning decision worth checking

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

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

Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

The Star — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Chalton Lower School. 14 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 9UJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for LU4 9UJ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.7dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for LU4 9UJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

52.3dB

Low
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about Orchard Cottage, Luton Road, Chalton, Luton, LU4 9UJ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.