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1 Waterend Lane, Chalton, Luton, LU4 9UL

3 sales on record1 planning record
Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
142 m²
1528 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 78
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 1 Waterend Lane

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

1 Waterend Lane is a semi-detached house in Chalton, Luton, Luton (LU4 9UL). It has a recorded floor area of 142 m² (around 1528 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2024) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in November 2021 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

At 142 m² the property is well over the postcode median (57 m² across 3 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Most recent transfer was December 2024 at £512,500 — fresh data. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2023. Past consents include an extension and a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2007–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.5% per year.

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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jul 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C78
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.4 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2024from Nov 2021
EPC improved fromE41toC78
Heating Controls
ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Walls
PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
43%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Waterend Lane, Chalton, Luton, LU4 9UL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 1 Waterend Lane, Chalton, Luton, LU4 9UL

1decisions1extensions10documents13nearby
  1. Aug 2023
    Loft ConversionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Side of property

    Single storey side extension, demolition of existing garage and loft conversion with front and rear dormers

    Extension
    Documents
    10 docs on file
    Reference
    CB/23/01738/FULL
    Full record in report

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  • All 1 application on this property in full, plus 13 notable nearby
  • The 10 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.

Latest sale on 1 Waterend Lane was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£523,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.5% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£512,500

Growth on file: 5.5% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 19 December 2024Most recent

    £512,500

    +93.4%over 1 year

  2. 27 July 2023

    £265,000

    +32.5%over 16 years

  3. 24 May 2007

    £200,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU4 9UL: £316,000 (2024–2008).

On the street

Versus other Waterend Lane homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 1 Waterend Lane runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,609

Street avg £4,215

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Floor Area

142 m²

Street avg 71 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Waterend Lane

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

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearbyRecent ownership pattern worth a look

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

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
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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

0.1 km

Manor Farm — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Chalton Lower School. 12 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 9UL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for LU4 9UL

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.5dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for LU4 9UL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

52.1dB

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 1 Waterend Lane, Chalton, Luton, LU4 9UL. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.